Stewed Apples

Name: Stewed Apples
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 8 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Total Time Prep: 20 mins. Cook: 30 mins.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This recipe for stewed apples brings all the fall vibes. The tender apples and fragrant, perfectly spiced syrup taste fantastic on their own, or spoon them over pancakes, ice cream or oatmeal for a warm, comforting treat.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
8 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add apples; cook 5-6 minutes or until slightly soft. Add 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg and salt; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 10-15 minutes or until apples are soft, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir into apple mixture; simmer 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; let slightly cool.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 151 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.

Jonathan apples are my favorite type, introduced to me by my husband's grandmother. We really like them stewed, so I came up with a recipe that is just about the best thing you ever put in your mouth. This works well with any good cooking apple that holds its shape. —Pat Dorward, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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