Delicious stewed apples can be 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 can help to settle a nauseous stomach.
Stewed apples
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
6 Bramley or…
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