Easy Stewed Apples (Ready in 20 Minutes)

5 from 25 ratings

Easy Stewed Apples (Ready in 20 Minutes)

These easy stewed apples are a 5-star favorite—no peeling required! A time-saving, cozy recipe that’s foolproof, flavorful, and makes your kitchen smell amazing

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Healthy Desserts and Sweets

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: stewed apples

Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian

Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

4 apples
2 Tbsp unsalted butter can sub dairy-free, 28 g
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Chop: Cut 4 apples evenly into bite-sized pieces, leaving or removing the peel (your preference!).
Stew: Place apples and all remaining ingredients in a large pot (2 Tbsp unsalted butter, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon). Set over medium heat and cover. Cook, stirring often, until apples are fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve: Serve warm or cold by themselves, on ice cream, yogurt, or oats!

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Notes

Store stewed apples in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days. You can also pop these in the freezer on a sheet tray to flash-freeze them. Then, trasnfer to a freezer safe, airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

To make stewed apples in the slow cooker, put all ingredients into the slow cooker and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.

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