Old-Fashioned Stewed Apples & Custard

A nostalgic dessert that's as simple as it gets. Apples cook down gently with cinnamon and a hint of orange until soft and fragrant, then go on the table warm with custard. Any leftovers make a lovely breakfast over porridge or yoghurt.

Serves: 4 | Cooking Time:

You’ll need

  • Remaining apples, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1–2 tbsp sugar or honey, optional
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Small squeeze of orange juice
  • Custard, to serve

  1. Place apples, water, cinnamon and orange juice in a saucepan.
  2. Cover and cook gently for 8–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft but still have some texture.
  3. Taste before adding sugar or honey — the apples may already be sweet enough.
  4. Serve warm with custard.

Leftovers are delicious cold with yoghurt or spooned over porridge.

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