Molasses Stewed Apples
Serves | 6-8 |
Prep time | 20 minutes |
Cook time | 20 minutes |
Total time | 40 minutes |
Dietary | Vegan, Vegetarian |
Meal type | Dessert, Side Dish |
Misc | Serve Cold, Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup molasses (I used original strength)
- 1 teaspoon mace
Directions
1. | Put sliced apples in pan and pour water and molasses over. Add Mace and stir well. |
2. | Simmer until you can stick a fork through the larges slice easily, but not so long that the apples are mushy. |
3. | Let cool in pan slightly, then transfer to glass dish and refrigerate. You may serve warm, but I prefer cold. Good over ice cream or with whipped cream. |
Note
Cooking time and amount of sweetener will depend on the apples you use, so times here are approximate. I used the very small organic red delicious apples I got at the Farmer's Market to approximate the apples the Civil War soldiers might find on trees along their route. However, a tarter, more solid apple might be a better choice generally.
Similarly, you have a wide choice on molasses. If you like the flavor of molasses, you can go straight for the Blackstrap (but I would increase the water and lessen the amount of molasses) or if you are not all that sure about the taste, go with a lighter molasses and water it down.