Super Simple Simmered Apple & Pear

🍎 Simmered and Spiced Apples & Pears

Gut-friendly. Cozy. Perfect for fall.

This simple, nourishing recipe brings all the warmth and comfort of my childhood, my grandmother’s kitchen, the cool Midwestern air, the apple picking, and the grounding ritual of fall. This recipe is simple to make, deeply soothing to the digestive system, and endlessly versatile.

Ingredients:

  • 2 apples and 2 pears, peeled (if desired), cored, and chopped

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • Pinch of clove or nutmeg (optional)

  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional, but lovely)

  • Splash of lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan.

  2. Simmer over low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft and fragrant.

  3. Serve warm and enjoy with:

    • Toasted walnuts or pecans

    • A dollop of whipped cream or coconut cream

    • Over oats, yogurt, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream

📦 Storage Tip:
Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days—and gets even better as the flavors deepen.

Cindy wiedoff