Healthy Stewed Apples
Healthy Stewed Apples is perfect for a quick stovetop dessert. Learn how to make stewed apples silky and glossy with potato starch. Made with maple syrup, kids love it too.
Yield: 4 people
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 large apples (about 3 cups when chopped into ½-inch pieces)
- 3-4 tablespoons water
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 pinch salt
Glaze
- ½ teaspoon potato starch
- 2 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Core and cut the apples into about ½-inch pieces.
- In a small saucepan, mix together the apples, water, maple syrup, coconut oil, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Heat the saucepan on medium-high heat, until a gentle boil, stirring frequently.
- Turn the heat down, and stew the apples for about 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples are tender. Add more water if necessary. The amount of water to add will depend on the variety of apples you use.
- In the meantime, in a small bowl or cup, mix together the potato starch and water until a slurry forms.
- When the apples are tender, turn the heat to a low simmer. While stirring the apples, slowly drizzle in the potato starch slurry, and give everything a quick mix. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes, until the liquid thickens into a glossy syrup. Remove from heat.
- Serve and enjoy!