Why you need stewed apples in your life! They are…

• Delicious
• An excellent prebiotic source, a type of soluble fibre that works to promote flourishing gut bacteria and enhance SCFA production - more on this on my fibre blog if you’re interested
• An abundant source of pectin and polyphenols, anti-inflammatory compounds that feed favourable bacteria strains
• Are easier to digest than raw apples. If you avoid apples due to a FODMAP sensitivity, I suggest trying them this way
• Cheap!
• Quick!
• Easy to make!

Recipe:

1. Chop up 6 - 8 apples. Use any colour or a combination of both. Organic is preferable if you can, keep the skin on.
2. Add 1/2 of water, chopped apples, 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon and 1 tablespoons of grated ginger root (optional but delicious) to a pot and stir on low heat.
3. Continue for 20-30 minutes, until the apples have broken down & smell delightful. You may need to add another 1/2 cup of water to prevent sticking.
4. Let cool & transfer to the fridge. Eat within 5 days or freeze in individual portions.

I have been having them as pictured, atop overnight oats, with sheeps yoghurt & paleo granola.

Author

Jaclyn Cave
BHSc (Nat), BComm (Soc)
Masters Womens Health Med (UNSW)