Sautéed Apples with Cinnamon Whipped Cream • Recipe for Perfection (2024)

FAQs

How to soften an apple? ›

Peel, core and dice apple into bite sized (small) pieces. Place apple pieces in microwave safe dish and add 2 tablespoons water. Microwave apple on High 1-3 minutes. Check on it and stir every 20-30 seconds or so until it reaches desired tenderness.

Both cooked and raw apples are healthy, but stewed apples can be particularly helpful for gut health.

Place apples in a large saucepan and just barely cover with water. Simmer over medium-low heat until apples are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove cooked apples with a slotted spoon and place in a food processor or blender; puree until smooth. Allow to cool before serving.

Store in an Airtight Container

Keep apple slices in a resealable bag or airtight food storage container in the refrigerator.

You can peel the apples, or you can leave the skin on for a little extra texture. Either way, chop your apples into small pieces and place them into a boiling pot of water. Boil the apples in the pot until they start to soften. This should take no longer than 15 minutes.

Apples fill you up and help lower cravings for less healthy foods. In addition, they are full of antioxidants which means they help prevent free radical damage associated with cancer. Be sure to eat them with the peel on to gain the full fiber benefits. This is another simple healthy food that promotes colon health.

You can eat this every day, no matter how you're feeling. Of course, there may be mornings when you don't feel like eating Cooked Apple; when that happens, don't! You may drink the cooking liquid as tea, add it to your oatmeal, or simply discard it. If you didn't peel the apple, discard the peels while eating it.

You can combine apples with other fruits like oranges, peaches, or apricots. But it is best to eat 2-3 apples during the morning. Now you can also use baked apples to get constipation relief. Eat one baked apple at night, right before bedtime, and one just upon rising.

Apples that end up on the ground are not wasted. Many times farmers come to collect the apple drops to feed to livestock. If apples are not picked up, they are mowed at the end of the season and help to fertilize next year's crop.

It's best to discard apples that are soft or show other physical signs of expiration, as moisture content under the skin can indicate contamination (5). You can usually tell whether an apple has started to go bad by examining its appearance. Apples that have gone bad should be discarded.

Can you freeze fresh apples? ›

Yes, you can freeze fresh raw apple, however because of the high water content, you'll find that the apple will be soft when defrosted (the water inside the fruit expands when it freezes into ice and the crystals breaks the delicate cell structure). Therefore, it's best to use frozen apple for cooking or smoothies.

Can dogs eat apples? Yes, apples are a fantastic addition to your dog's diet. They provide vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary fibre. They also provide a way to keep your dog's teeth clean and can help freshen their breath.

Beyond tasting delicious, they are also a powerful nutritional duo. Cooking apples releases pectin, a special form of fiber, that helps to repair and maintain the intestinal mucosal lining, promote healthy gut bacteria, and reduce inflammation.

Yes! Once your baby is able to start eating solids, you can introduce cinnamon into their diet right away — in small amounts. This is generally around the age of six months, although it will vary based on the child.

Many ripening fruit produce the hydrocarbon gas ethylene as they ripen, which itself triggers more ripening. Bananas are especially productive sources of the gas, and putting one that's in the process of going brown next to apples, pears or hard avocados will greatly speed up their ripening.

Follow your dehydrator's instructions for drying apples. Usually this is starting it at 145 degrees Fahrenheit and running the dehydrator for an hour. Then, reduce to 135 degrees Fahrenheit until the apple slices are dry. In the end, the fruit should be leathery and show no signs of moisture.

It's best to discard apples that are soft or show other physical signs of expiration, as moisture content under the skin can indicate contamination (5).