Easy Stewed Apples Recipe

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Quick, easy, and oh-so delicious! Our Easy Stewed Apples Recipe uses just 5 simple ingredients and takes minutes to make. You will love these stewed apples as a side dish for supper during the week and to pair with your holiday dinner ideas! You can even use them to make dessert.

If you have ever had Cracker Barrel stewed apples, then you know you’re in for a treat! This recipe is similar, with so much flavor, and freezes well, too. We promise you’ll love it!

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• What makes this the best stewed apples recipe?
• 🍽 What do I need to make stewed apples?
• 🍎 What ingredients do I need?
• Best Cooking Apples
• 🔪 How to Stew Apples
• ⭐ Family Foodie Tips
• How to Use Stewed Apples
• Stewed Apples for Babies
• ❄ Can you freeze stewed apples?
• 🥫 How to Store Cooked Apples
• 👪 How many servings does this recipe make?
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• 📋 Recipe

What makes this the best stewed apples recipe?

• You only need 5 simple ingredients to make these easy stewed apples!
• It takes 15 minutes or less to cook. Just peel the apples, cook them using our recipe, and serve and enjoy!
• These stewed apples are perfect for making baby food!

Apple recipes are my favorite during the Fall, right along with pumpkin recipes. I love cooking them up as a side dish for Easy Baked Pork Chops, Honey Glazed Ham, and even with my Thanksgiving Turkey.

The best part about this easy stewed apples recipe is how well it pairs with everything. There is so much you can use them for! And they’re delicious all on their own, too.

🍽 What do I need to make stewed apples?

• Vegetable peeler or knife to peel apples
• Knife to core and slice apples
• A deep pan

🍎 What ingredients do I need?

• Apples
• Butter
• Apple juice
• Lemon juice
• Cinnamon

I find a mixture of apple juice, lemon juice, butter, and cinnamon makes for the most delicious stewed apples. For the apple, you can use any kind you like, but some apples are better for stewing than others.

Best Cooking Apples

Just like there are apples that are better for baking, there are also some apples that are the best for cooking. Here are the best stewing apples to choose from:

• Braeburn apples: These are red and orange apples that are firm, with a tart and crisp flavor. They keep well and are perfect for baking or stewing.
• McIntosh apples: Tender and tart, these red and green apples are a great choice for making stewed apples. They’re so easy to peel, too!
• Winesap apples: These apples are sweet and tangy, perfect for eating as-is, cooking, or for making into apple cider.

We also love Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Fuji apples for stewing. All of these apples are also perfect for making Sauteed Apples or even Slow Cooker Applesauce!

🔪 How to Stew Apples

Follow these easy directions to learn how to make stewed apples:

1. Peel your apple and cut it into quarters.
   
2. Remove the core, then cut the apple quarters into slices or dice them, according to your preference.
   
3. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat, then add the apples. Cook for a couple of minutes. Then, add in the apple juice, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
   
4. Simmer for a few more minutes until the apples are tender and the liquid is syrupy. Serve, and enjoy!
   

For full ingredient measurements plus tips, keep scrolling to the recipe card below!

⭐ Family Foodie Tips

• Cut your apples into equally sized slices or dice. The apples will cook more evenly if they are relatively close to the same size.
• You can easily double or triple this recipe, but it will take longer for the syrup to reduce if you do.
• Try adding more spices to the mixture and see what you like best! Any spice you enjoy in an apple dessert like our Ina Garten Apple Crisp will be perfect for stewing apples.
• If your liquid reduces too much before the apples can soften enough, add a bit more apple juice or water to the pan.
• You can use either water or apple juice, but apple juice combined with cinnamon is a perfect choice!

How to Use Stewed Apples

You can use stewed apples to make all types of apple desserts, breakfasts, and more, such as:

• Rhubarb and Apple Crumble
• Ina Garten Apple Crisp
• Slow Cooker Applesauce
• Apple Dump Cake with Fresh Apples
• Plus muffins, turnovers, or simply with ice cream for dessert!

I personally love stewed apples with waffles. Why not try them with our Best Banana Bread Waffles Recipe?

Stewed Apples for Babies

One of our favorite uses for stewed apples is making homemade baby food. Apples are nutritious, and stewing them makes them nice and soft for pureeing into a perfect baby food consistency.

Depending on the age of your baby, you can control the consistency of the apples by mashing them with a fork or adding them to the blender.

❄ Can you freeze stewed apples?

Yes, you can! Follow these instructions for how to freeze stewed apples:

1. Stew your apples, then add them to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag.
2. Lay the bag flat. Spread the apples evenly through the bag while trying to remove as much air as possible. Seal the bag tightly.
3. Label with the freezing date, then place in the freezer.

Thaw frozen stewed apples by removing them from the freezer and letting them sit in the fridge overnight.

You can also add the bag of frozen apples to a bowl of room temperature water and allow them to thaw this way.

🥫 How to Store Cooked Apples

Add your cooked apples to an air-tight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

👪 How many servings does this recipe make?

1 medium apple amounts to a little over a cup once sliced, which will be enough for 2 servings.

You can easily double or even triple this recipe by simply doubling or tripling the ingredients. However, keep in mind that the liquid will reduce less quickly by using more apples!

Did you make this easy apple recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below and with a rating! We love this dish and are so excited to share it with you.

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Photo credit: Caroline Williams