Stewed apples
- Prepare
- less than 30 mins
- Cook
- 10 to 30 mins
- Serve
- Serves 2-4
Use these versatile apples for both sweet and savoury dishes, from simple apple crumble to an accompaniment to roast pork.
Ingredients
- 4 cooking apples (approximately 500g/1lb 2oz), peeled, cored and cut into 2cm pieces
- 3 Granny Smith apples (approximately 250g/9oz), peeled, cored and cut into 2cm pieces
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4–5 tbsp caster sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ice cream, to serve (optional)
Method
Put the apples into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon and 3 tablespoons water. Stir to combine. Place the pan over a low heat and cover with a lid. Allow the apples to gently simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring regularly, for a chunky sauce. For a smoother sauce, simmer for a further 3–5 minutes until completely soft.
Serve the warm apples immediately with ice cream for a simple dessert, or set aside for later.
Recipe tips
These stewed apples are brilliant for the base of a crumble. Stir through a punnet of blackberries and sprinkle with crumble topping, then bake in the oven.
For a tarter sauce, perfect for serving alongside roast pork, remove 1–2 tablespoons caster sugar depending on how tart you want your apple sauce to be.
