With just two simple ingredients, chai-spiced apples infused with an array of therapeutic spices become a tasty treat that not only pleases your taste buds but also keeps you feeling good. It’s a real family favourite in our home! Stewing apples, in comparison to consuming them raw, can enhance their nutrient levels in several ways:
- Concentration of nutrients: As apples are stewed, the water content in the fruit evaporates, resulting in a reduction in volume. This concentration of nutrients means that you get more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in a smaller serving of stewed apples compared to eating an equal weight of fresh apples.
- Enhanced digestibility: Stewing apples breaks down the cell walls and softens the fruit, making it easier to digest. This enhanced digestibility can help the body absorb nutrients more efficiently.
- Improved flavour: Incorporating Chai Latte powder spices not only enhances the flavour but also provides several benefits. For instance, spices like cinnamon and ginger are rich in antioxidants and possess anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, cinnamon aids in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.
Chai Spiced Stewed Apples
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
- 4-5 red apples skin on
- 1/4 cup filtered water
- 1-2 TBSP mayde tea chai latte powder
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: core and slice the apples into thin wedges/cubes. I like toleave the skin on for extra nutrition benefits.
- Combine the ingredients. place the apples in a saucepan with the water andchai powder.
- Stew: place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture to ensure theapples are coated evenly.
- Once the water is bubbling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan.Let the apples cook for a further 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Check: if the apples are soft but not mushy, remove them from the heat.Otherwise, cook for a further few minutes until ready.
- Serve: on pancakes, over muesli/porridge or with natural yoghurt.
Notes
If you don’t have the Mayde Tea mix, you can use 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp clove powder, 1/2 tsp dried Ginger powder.
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