Learn how to make the best stewed apples with our simple recipe and top tips. Try this fruity favourite with your morning porridge or as part of a dessert.
Gently cooked apples make an easy comforting pudding simply served warm with a dollop of cream or ice cream, or as part of a wholesome breakfast served cold with yogurt and granola. To get a really soft texture use cooking apples such as Bramley while, for a chunkier result, its better to use seasonal eating apples – or you could try a mixture of both.Advertisement
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Yes, you can freeze cooked apples. You can also freeze stewed apples with ease, which will help make your next apple crumble an even simpler dessert. Once your apples are cooked, they need to cool completely. Portion them up in small plastic containers, or individual freezer bags, then place them in your freezer.
Can I improve the flavour?
If you prefer the apples with less or no sugar, just up the amount of water to 100ml, adding more if the mixture dries out during cooking. Sweeten to taste with sugar, honey, maple syrup or agave once the apples are soft. Spice up the basic compote recipe with storecupboard ingredients; try adding a pinch of cinnamon, mixed spice or ground ginger to bring out the flavour and natural sweetness in the fruit.
What are the main ingredients?
- 500g apples, approx. 5 apples
- 50g caster sugar
- 1 tbsp of water
CAN WE FREEZE IT? Fresh Apples?
FAQ
Can you freeze stewed cooking apples?
Is it better to freeze apples cooked or raw?
How long does cooked stewed apple last in the fridge?
Can you freeze stewed apples?
Yes, you can freeze stewed apples for up to 6 months, and they freeze really well. To freeze stewed apples, cool then portion them into thick freezer bags before placing these bags into the freezer. Do Stewed Apples Freeze Well? Yes Can You Refreeze Stewed Apples? Yes Before you freeze your stewed apples, let them cool down to room temperature.
Can baked apples be frozen?
Baked apples can be frozen for up to 6 months. Once cooled, pop them into a freezer bag, seal them up tight and freeze. Can You Freeze Fried Apples?
What happens if you leave a stewed apple in the freezer?
Any residual food particles or moisture left in the containers can lead to freezer odors and affect the taste of the stewed apples. Wash the containers with warm, soapy water, and rinse them thoroughly. Allow them to air dry completely before adding the cooled stewed apples.
How long can you keep stewed apples in the fridge?
Stewed apples can be kept in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 5 days in the fridge. You may find that the colour of the apple browns over time, however. How Do You Defrost Stewed Apples? You have two approaches when it comes to defrosting stewed apples. The first is a slow way.