Cooked Apples Recipe
Warm stovetop apples with a hint of cinnamon taste great on their own, topped with cinnamon, or granola, or added to oatmeal or yogurt.
Equipment
- 1 vegetable peeler
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples peeled, cored and diced
- 1 stick cinnamon optional
- 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Peel, core, and dice the apples
- Place them in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover them (about 1 cup). Add 1-2 cinnamon sticks depending on whether you want a subtle or prominent cinnamon flavor.
- Add lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once the liquid comes to a boil, turn the heat down to medium low and allowe the apples to simmer until they're just cooked and still hold their shape. Approximately 20 minutes.*
- Remove the apples from the liquid and allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Allow leftover cooked apples to cool to room temperature and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
Notes
*If you prefer the cooked apples to be more like chunky applesauce, cook them longer so they begin to break apart.
**Keep the cooking liquid (stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator) and use it for cooking oatmeal to give your oatmeal a hint apple cinnamon flavor. Or freeze the apple cooking liquid in ice cube trays and use it when making smoothies.