Spiced Cooked Apples - No Sugar

Ewok's Note:

I am really trying to watch my sugar intake, but find myself craving something sweet, so threw this together in a pot and it did the job. I really think they are sweet enough without adding any sugar. Sometimes if I feel like being bad, I will put them on pancakes (pancakes not so good for you ;-( ) I leave the skins on the apples as I like them a bit rustic and not totally resembling baby food. I make a bigger batch, keep it in the fridge and heat up a bowl when I want something sweet and warm. Almost like apple pie!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 6.0 cups

• 6 large apples (I used Mutsu or Crispin)
• 1 cup water
• 6 whole cloves or 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon orange juice

Directions:

1. Leaving the skins on the apples cut them up in chunks.
2. Combine all ingredients in a pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally until the apples reach a consistency you desire. Done!
3. Serve warm or cold, by themselves in a bowl or on top of ice cream, pancakes, waffles --.
4. Once cooled, store in the fridge or even freeze in smaller batches. Enjoy!