Irish Stewed Apples Recipe

January 27, 2025By 0
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This Irish Stewed Apples Recipe is a comforting classic that is very popular in my family. It’s a favourite of my grandmothers, who loves having it served warm with custard. Stewed apples are a simple yet charming dish as some of the apples still keep a little bite while others create a pleasing smooth texture.

So how do I make this Irish Stewed Apples from scratch?

This dish is fairly simple and quick to make, the most difficult task is to prepare the apples. To do this, begin by peeling the apples. Remove the core or cut the apple around it. Then slice the apples into chunks.

Place the apples, sugar and water into a saucepan or deep sided pan. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring often until the apples have softened. Serve warm or allow to cool fully before placing into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of apples should I use for stewing?

Any kind of apple can be used for this recipe. My favourite types of apple to use for this is Bramley apples (also called cooking apples) or red apples such as McIntosh or Pink Lady. You can use green eating apples for this recipe but you may need to add a touch more sugar if they are very sour.

What should I serve with stewed apples?

Stewed apples are delicious served with many different dishes. They can be eaten by themselves or they pair well with custard, rice pudding, cakes, ice cream, pancakes or even porridge.

What flavours can I add to stewed apples?

While this recipe doesn’t add any flavours you can add anything you’d like. Flavours that go well with this stewed apples include vanilla, cinnamon, chai, ginger and lemon.

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Irish Simple Stewed Apples

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Apples that have been stewed simply with just sugar and water
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Baked goods, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, No Bake, Quick Dessert
Cuisine Apple, Breakfast, Brunch, Irish
Servings 3 servings
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 peeler or small sharp knife
  • 1 saucepan or deep pan

Ingredients
  

  • 400 grams apple
  • 100 grams sugar
  • 100 grams water

Instructions
 

  • Begin by peeling the apples and removing the cores.
  • Cut the apples into chunks and place into a saucepan or deep sided pan along with the water and sugar.
  • Cook on a low heat, stirring often for 15-20 minutes until the apples have softened and started to break down.
  • Serve warm or allow to cool fully before placing into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

The calorie information is an estimate provided as a courtesy based off the website https://caloriecontrol.org/healthy-weight-tool-kit/food-calorie-calculator/. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use.
Keyword Apple, authentic irish recipe, Bramley Apples, Irish Recipes, Stewed Apples, Traditional irish recipe

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