Dairy-Free Stewed Apples with Cinnamon
These easy stewed apples are made with just 4 ingredients and come together in only 15 minutes. Soft, naturally sweet, and gut-healthy, they're perfect for serving over yogurt, oatmeal, or chia pudding.
Ingredients
- 2 large apples see above for suggestions
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice half a lemon
- pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine all of your ingredients in a small saucepan. Stir gently until the apples are evenly coated in the cinnamon.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are fork-tender and to your preferred softness. Add small splashes of water if the apples get too dry. They'll release their juices as they cook.
- Serve warm or chilled.
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Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge up to 5 days in an airtight container. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, or serve chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 51IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg
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