25th October 2015

Simple and delicious, this is a quick and easy recipe to make, great with breakfast or as a light dessert. Serve with toasted muesli and thick, Greek yoghurt or a splash of milk. Alternatively, try it its own, with a dollop of custard, a drizzle of cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Ingredients

• 4 -5 medium apples, peeled and cored
• A squeeze of lemon juice
• 15 - 30ml water
• 30ml honey
• 5ml ground cinnamon
• 5ml ground mixed spice
• 1¼ml ground nutmeg
• 2 - 3 whole cloves
• 3 - 4 whole cardamom pods
• A handful of raisins or golden sultanas (optional)

Method

1. Slice the apples into quarters and then into quarters again.
2. Place in a saucepan with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent the apples oxidising and turning brown.
3. Add all the remaining ingredients, mixing well and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Half cover and leave to cook on a relatively low heat until just softened - approximately 12 - 15 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
6. Refrigerate and keep for up to a week.

Serving spicy, stewed apple

• This spicy, stewed apple is delicious served with toasted muesli and thick, Greek yoghurt or a splash of milk.
• It can also be eaten on its own, with a dollop of custard, a drizzle of cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Notes

• VERY EASY
• Preparation: 10 - 12 minutes
• Cooking: 12 - 15 minutes + cooling time
• Wheat-free
• Vegetarian
• Allergens: None
• 6 - 8 servings