Warm, cinnamon and ginger spiced stove-top apples for a breakfast topper or guilt-free dessert!
EASY STEWED APPLES NO SUGAR RECIPE
If you are searching for a healthy alternative to syrup or a guilt-free dessert then boy do I have a treat for you! Stewed apples are delicious because they remind us of apple pie. Except it doesn’t take quite as long nor have all the extra calories.
This is a recipe that you can easily whip up and let it cook on low while you fix your pancakes, waffles or Bagel French Toast or Eggless French Toast!
Ingredients
- Two large Granny Smith apples
- ½ cup 100% Apple juice
- A few dashes of cinnamon and ginger
Instructions
- Slice the apple into quarters and then diced it to the size of your liking.
- *Tip: Don't peel the skin!
- Add the apples, the apple juice and a few dashes of cinnamon and ginger to a small stockpot.
- After it reaches a simmering boil, turn it down to low and cook for no more than 10 minutes.
See full recipe below.
HOW TO SWEETEN STEWED APPLES NO SUGAR?
Probably the second-best thing about this recipe (the first best thing is how easy it is!) is the fact that it is naturally sweetened. That’s right! Let the natural sweetness of the Granny Smith apples combined with the dessert spices take over!
At this point, no sugar is needed to make this a delicious addition to either pancakes or oatmeal. As a Registered Dietitian, I know the importance of limiting “added sugars” in our diet.
By the way, did you know that women should keep added sugars to less than 24 grams of sugar per day and men should be under 36 grams of sugar per day?
For more information, read this article titled “How Much Sugar Is Too Much?” by the American Heart Association
DO YOU HAVE TO PEEL STEWED APPLES?
Nope, not at all! Actually, I recommend to keep the skin on the apple instead of peeling it.
Edible skins of fruits and vegetables provide fiber which is so vital for the prevention of many chronic diseases. For one serving of this recipe, you are adding 3 grams of fiber to your day! If the skin was peeled, this would pretty much be 0 grams of fiber.
What to do With Cooking Apples?
- Warm it and add on top of my Eggless French Toast or Bagel French Toast recipe
- Replace the syrup with these stewed apples and eat on top of pancakes, waffles, biscuits or French Toast.
- Mix in with oatmeal for a sweetener
- Warm and eat it with a little ice cream for a dessert!
- Warm and add whip cream on top for a dessert!
- Stir into Greek yogurt to add flavor and sweetness
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Stewed Apples (No Sugar Added)
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup 100% apple juice or water
- 2 large Granny smith apples chopped
- ground cinnamon as desired
- ground ginger as desired
Instructions
- Slice the apple into quarters and then diced it to the size of your liking. I like to leave the skin on the apple so that I can get the fiber boost!
- Add the apples, the apple juice and a few dashes of cinnamon and ginger to a small stockpot. Bring it to a simmering boil.
- After it reaches a simmering boil, turn it down to low and cook for no more than 10 minutes. Add more cinnamon and ginger as desired. Stir well after adding the spices.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 for maximum freshness
- Replace the syrup with these stewed apples and eat on top of pancakes, waffles, biscuits or French Toast.
- Mix in with oatmeal for a sweetener
- Warm and eat it with a little ice cream for a dessert!
- Warm and add whip cream on top for a dessert!
- Stir into Greek yogurt to add flavor and sweetness
Yvonne
Just made this, delicious. I am going to make more and put into paper cupcake liners and freeze, easy dessert addition for ice cream or rice pudding
Thank you
Yvonne
KeyVion Miller RDN, LD/N
Hi Yvonne! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe. I love freezing food for later too! Makes things easier whenever we're able to do it ;-).
Beth
My dr has me a on a low sugar/low carb meal plan. I made these stewed apples and they are pretty yummy! And fit perfectly on my meal plan. Thanks for the recipe!
KeyVion Miller RDN, LD/N
Hi Beth! I'm so happy to hear that the stewed apples fit your meal plan. It's so important to find foods we like :-).
Gary
Looks and sounds delicous. I plan on freeze drying it for snacks.
KeyVion
I love that idea! Very creative. Thanks for commenting!
Bette Neville
How much is one serving
KeyVion
Hi! Are you asking what is the serving size? It is 1/2 cup.
Lisa Morales
I admit that if a recipe has multiple ingredients and steps, the chance that I would try it is slim. I definitely plan to try this one! This article also had a lot of value general health nuggets tucked in it! Awesome! Thank you!
Cindy
I tried the recipe and it is
easy! I love it because it is a delicious and healthy dessert! I will definitely make it again! Thanks for the great recipes!
Ella
Umm good. This was a delicious no guilt treat. I would definitely make this again.
KeyVion
That's so great to hear!
Shon
The Stewed Apples picture look delicious!!! Thanks Miller's Kitchen for giving healthily food choices. I'm looking for good healthy food for my dad and I appreciate your great recipes.
KeyVion
Thank you for taking the time to comment! I really enjoy sharing healthy, DELICIOUS recipes.
Tyrinda
Delicious!!!!! Thanks Keyvion for sharing all these healthy and delicious recipes?
KeyVion
Your welcome! Thank you for commenting!
Sandra Jackson
Awesome ??
Queen M McCoy
Awesome ? I'm always excited to try healthy foods.
KeyVion
Trying healthy food is so important to do 🙂
KeyVion
Thank you!
Julice Miller Jr.
This Stewed Apples with no sugar added recipe is amazingly delicious on top of the Eggless French Toast. This is the best french toast I have ever eaten! ? I highly recommend you to try it!