Stewed apples are a great way to make use of extra apples you have laying around. Stew them down until they are tender then add in a cinnamon to give them a little spice with their natural sweetness.

There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of stewed apples when apples are in season. This deliciously simple recipe embraces the essence of fall, transforming fresh, juicy apples into a warm, spiced delight that’s perfect for chilly evenings. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll find it incredibly easy to whip up this dish that can be enjoyed on its own or as a delightful topping for pancakes, ice cream, or oatmeal.

How To Make Stewed Apples

Ingredients needed

Apples
Apple juice
Butter
Lemon juice
Cinnamon

Making the stewed apples recipe

First, peel the apples. You can cut them into slices or dice them into cubes.
Add the prepped apples to a small pot on medium heat. Then, pour in the apple juice and sprinkle in the cinnamon. Allow them to cook uncovered and the liquid to reduce down to half, be sure to stir them every few minutes.
Once the liquid has reduced, turn off the heat and add in the lemon juice and butter. Stir those ingredients with the apples.
Lastly, after the stewed apples have cooled you are ready to serve.

Recipes to serve with the stewed apples

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Stewed Apples

Stewed apples are a great way to make use of extra apples you have laying around. Stew them down until they are tender then add in a cinnamon to give them a little spice with their natural sweetness.

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Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Stewed Apples

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: serving

Ingredients

2 apples, peeled & sliced
2/3 cup apple juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

First, peel the apples. You can cut them into slices or dice them into cubes.
Add the prepped apples to a small pot on medium heat. Then, pour in the apple juice and sprinkle in the cinnamon. Allow them to cook uncovered and the liquid to reduce down to half, be sure to stir them every few minutes. Note, for a thicker and less liquid, let the liquid reduce down to a 1/4.
Once the liquid has reduced, turn off the heat and add in the lemon juice and butter. Stir those ingredients with the apples.
Lastly, after the stewed apples have cooled you are ready to serve.