Pumpkin Spice Stewed Apples

Since oatmeal does not sit well with me, these stewed apples fill the void of a warm, porridge style breakfast on a chilly day. This dish be enjoyed by itself, or can be used to spice up a chicken breast, quinoa bowl, or even a burrito.

Servings: 1 | Time: 10 minutes

Tools

• Heat source
• Small sauce pan

Ingredients

• 1 apple
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice or any combination of cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, all spice
• 1 tsp dried turmeric
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup water
• pinch of sea salt

Optional toppings:

• nuts: walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, etc.
• seeds: chia, flax, pumpkin, sunflower, etc.
• hemp hearts
• coconut flakes

Directions

1. Slice apple into quarters, remove core and seeds and dice into small cubes
2. In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Add enough water to cover the apples about halfway up.
3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until the water has evaporated into a syrupy consistency and apples are softened.
4. Top with your fav toppings and warm up from the inside out.