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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 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!
Best Stewed Apples
- 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 apple 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.
I had no idea how easy it is to stew apples. My kids love eating them and request them all the time.
Stephie on Pinterest
Stewed Apples Recipe Ingredients
- 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.
How to Stew Apples
- Peel your apple and cut it into quarters.
- Remove the core, then cut the apple quarters into slices or dice them, according to your preference.
- 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.
- Simmer for a few more minutes until the apples are tender and the liquid is syrupy. Serve, and enjoy!
Love it! Going to Make it again. Tried it on pancakes with cool whip
Mary on Pinterest
Making Stewed Apple Recipes 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 my 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!
Best Apples for Cooking
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 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!
Best Apple Recipes
Equipment to Make Stewed Apples
- Vegetable peeler or knife to peel apples
- Knife to core and slice the apples
- A deep pan
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.
Recipe for Stewed Apples FAQ
Yes, you can!
Stew your apples, then add them to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag.
Lay the bag flat. Spread the apples evenly through the bag while trying to remove as much air as possible. Seal the bag tightly.
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.
Add your cooked apples to an air-tight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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 recipe? Let me 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.
📋 Recipe
Stewed Apples Recipe
Equipment
- vegetable peeler
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- ½ tablespoon butter
- â…“ cup apple juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!
Instructions
- Peel your apple and cut it into quarters.
- Remove the core, then cut the apple quarters into slices or dice them, according to your preference.
- 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.
- Simmer for a few more minutes until the apples are tender and the liquid is syrupy. Serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Slices are best for dishes like parfait, apple crisp, and sauces, while diced apples work perfectly for muffins.
- 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!
Charles Peter Sanderson says
Great 😃
Em Beitel says
Thanks so much, Charles!