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Simple Stewed Apples

Sep 1, 2026 | 5:00 AM

Ingredients

  • 4 apples
  • 2–3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
  • 1 tablespoon butter, optional

Instructions

1. Prepare the Apples

Peel, core, and cut the apples into bite-sized pieces.

2. Combine the Ingredients

Place the apples in a saucepan with the water, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and nutmeg.

3. Simmer the Apples

Cover the saucepan and cook over low to medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender.

4. Add the Butter

Stir in the butter, if using, and continue cooking for another 1–2 minutes until melted and the apples are coated in the sweet, cinnamon-spiced sauce.

5. Serve