Delicious stewed apples served warm or cool with so many things, from a dollop of cream, yoghurt, crème fraîche, custard or as a topping to cereals, porridge or pancakes. Apples contain pectin, which when deliciously stewed tends to make an easy to digest compote which many patients find settles a nauseous stomach.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: enough to stock a large Mason jar
Ingredients
6 Bramley or other large seasonal cooking apples
a large dash of water, orange or apple juice
Method
• Simply peel, core and slice the apples into similar sized chunks.
• Place in a large saucepan and add enough water or juice to cover the base of the pan and to give a depth of about 1cm.
• Bring to the boil on a moderate heat, cover with the lid, lower the heat and simmer until cooked and soft throughout.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• You can either enjoy with some texture within the apple, or puree until smooth.
Tips
Delicious served warm or cool with so many things, from a dollop of cream, yoghurt, crème fraîche, custard or as a topping to cereals, porridge or pancakes.