This Healthy Stewed apples recipe is quick and easy to make and is deliciously sweet and filling. Made with tart green apples that hold their shaped when cooked, naturally sweetened with Monkfruit Sweetener, and delicately flavoured with cinnamon, cloves and mixed spice.
Why This Recipe Works
- Six simple ingredients
- I used Granny Smith Apples but it will work with any tart green apple
- Perfect as a Dessert, Breakfast, or Snack
- Its Low Carb and No Added Sugar
- The apples are soft, juicy, sweet and spicy.
- Make it in under 20 minutes
- Make it ahead as it lasts in the fridge for a few days
- Tastes great hot or cold
- Can be used as a recipe base for other apple desserts
Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
- Apples: Granny smith apples are a tart green apple commonly sold in supermarkets in Australia. Other apples that would work just a s well are Baldwin, Cameo, Cortland, Idared. These are all varieties of tart and crisp apples that hold thier shape well during cooking and baking.
- Monkfruit: I used classic white monkfruit sweetener which is a sgranulated sweetener that measures like sugar. Granulated stevia or any other granulated sweetener that measures like sugar could also be used.
- Spices: any spice combination may be used, ginger is also another popular option.
How To Make
Peel apples into chunks, making sure to get all the peel off from the edges
Chop apples into bite sized chunks, about 2cm x 2 cm or 1/2 inch squares
Add chopped apples to a pot on stove on medium heat, along with all other ingredients. (don't use a lid on the pan)
Cook for 12 minutes or until fragrant and apples are starting to soften. (Make sure to put a timer on). Stirring every couple of minutes to ensure apples cook evenly through.
Taste apples to see if they are cooked to your liking after 12 minutes, if not cook for another couple of minutes.
Recipe Tips
Before storing, let the cooked apples come to room temperature. Then place into an air tight plastic container with lid and keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
To reheat, microwave on 50% power for 30 to 60 seconds, depending on how how hot you like them. Avoid microwaving on full power as the apples may loose their shape and become squishy.
No. This recipe is not suitable for freezing. Its best to eat within 2 - 3 days.
If this happens, it means the temperature was to high and or the apples were cooked for too long. 12 minutes on medium heat in a pot with the lid off is recommended, and make adjustments from there.
Serving Ideas
- Serve with Sugar Free Custard
- With your favourite sugar free ice cream
- For Breakfast with yoghurt and nuts
More Apple Recipes
Healthy Stewed Apples
Ingredients
- 7 large Granny smith green apples (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon Monkfruit Sweetener
- 1 tablespoon Tap water
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Mixed spice
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves
Instructions
- Peel apples into chunks, making sure to get all the peel off from the edges
- Chop apples into bite sized chunks, about 2cm x 2 cm or 1/2 inch squares
- Add chopped apples a pan on stove on medium heat, along with all other ingredients. (don;t use a lid on the pan)
- Cook for 12 minutes or until fragrant and apples are starting to soften. (Make sure to put a timer on). Stirring every couple of minutes to ensure apples cook evenly through.
- Taste apples to see if they are cooked to your liking after 12 minutes, if not cook for another couple of minutes.
Notes
- Apples: Granny smith apples are a tart green apple commonly sold in supermarkets in Australia. Other apples that would work just a s well are Baldwin, Cameo, Cortland, Idared. These are all varieties of tart and crisp apples that hold thier shape well during cooking and baking.
- Monkfruit: I used classic white monkfruit sweetener which is a sgranulated sweetener that measures like sugar. Granulated stevia or any other granulated sweetener that measures like sugar could also be used.
- Spices: any spice combination may be used, ginger is also another popular option.
- Storage: Store apples in an air tight container in the fridge for 3 or 4 days.
- Serving: Serve with sugar free custard, or sugar free ice cream.
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