Stewed Apples For Crumble

This Stewed Apples for Crumble Recipe is the perfect filling for your homemade crumbles! Simple and tender stewed apples bring a sweet and spiced flavor to your crumble desserts!

Course Dessert

Cuisine English

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings 10-inch crumble

Calories 1859kcal

Author Samantha Pickthall

Ingredients

6 large (1kg / 2.2 lbs / 6 cups) Gala Apples or Granny Smith Apples
120 g salted butter
1/2 cup superfine sugar / caster sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp cornstarch / cornflour
2 Tbsp water

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Instructions

Prepare Apples: Peel and core the apples, then cut them into even slices. You can choose to dice or cut the apples into cubes or any other size you prefer for your crumble.
Cook Butter and Sugar: In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the sugar and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Simmer Apples: Add the sliced apples to the pot and bring the mixture back to a boil. Reduce the heat to low-medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and fork-tender, not mushy. Reduce heat to low.
Thicken: To give the stewed apples a thicker consistency ideal for crumbles, mix the 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the simmering apples. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat.
Use in Crumble: Spread the stewed apples evenly in your crumble dish before topping with the crumble mixture and baking as directed in your crumble recipe. Enjoy!

Notes

Store: Keep stewed apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freeze: Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

Thaw/Reheat: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in a saucepan over low heat, or microwave, until warmed through.

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