Stewed apple

These lighter sweet treats are super-simple to make

Stewed apple

For a comforting dessert, this recipe combines eating apples (which have lower acidity than cooking apples) and naturally sweet raisins, both of which will give your gut health a boost. Ground cinnamon also helps regulate blood sugar levels.

LOW FAT

LOW CAL

2 OF 5 A DAY

SERVES 4 PREP 5 mins COOK 15 mins EASY V

5 sweet eating apples (about 600g), such as Gala or Fuji, peeled, cored and chopped

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

50g raisins

150g fat-free Greek or non-dairy

yogurt, to serve

4 tsp maple syrup (optional)

1 Put the apples in a saucepan with the cinnamon, raisins and 2 tbsp water. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10-15 mins until the apples are very soft.

2 Spoon the stewed apples into bowls, and serve with a dollop of the yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup, if you like. Will keep chilled in an airtight container for up to three days.

GOOD TO KNOW vegan • low fat • low cal •

2 of 5-a-day • gluten free

PER SERVING 116 kcals • fat 1g • saturates none • carbs 25g • sugars 25g • ibre 2g • protein 1g • salt 0.02g

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