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Spiced Apple Treat - for Pancakes and More

Peel and slice the apple. Mix together clove powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, ginger powder and red chilli powder; sprinkle the mixture on the apples and cook for 2 minutes in the microwave. When it cools, squeeze lime juice and add a pinch of salt. Mix gently and serve with pancakes, waffles and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
cooling time before adding lemon juice 2 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 73 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave oven preferred; if not available, can cook on stove-top, but it will take a little longer (see Recipe notes for details)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Apple - medium-sized 1 medium, Red Delicious; peeled and sliced; other varieties of apples OK too - cooking times may vary from (2-5 min) - check after every min to ensure cooked , but firm texture
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 1/8 tsp cloves ground
  • 1/8 tsp dried red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried ginger powder
  • 2 tsp brown sugar if not available, jaggery/gud powder is OK too (Punjabi Shakkar)
  • 1 tsp butter at room temp; to make it vegan, use vegan butter of your choice
  • 1/16 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp Fresh lemon/lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Peel and slice the apple: cut in half lengthwise from the stem-side downwards. Cut into quarters, lengthwise; using a V-cut, remove the seeds and the tough parts around the seeds. Making a V-cut allows less of the apple being wasted. Slice each quarter thinly.
  • Mix the spices together in a small bowl
  • Top with butter; do NOT stir; microwave on hi for 2 min. If need be, cook for 1 more min; mix well and set aside to cool
  • Squeeze and measure lemon / lime juice, a dash of salt ( 1/16 tsp)
  • If you like, top with toasted nuts - crushed peanuts / walnuts; serve with a bit of cream cheese on crackers
  • Serve with pancakes and waffles, crackers with a bit of cream cheese, even on the side with hot Chapatis/Rotis, Tortillas, etc.

Notes

Stove-top cooking:
  • Add 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan; bring it to a boil; turn heat off and add the sliced apples.
  • Add the butter and sprinkle the spice mixture on top. Do NOT mix.
  • Cover and cook, on low heat, about 8-10 min. Periodically remove the lid and slide a spatula under the bottom of the apples to ensure that it is not burning - do NOT stir!
  • If needed, add about a tbsp of water around the sides, cover and continue to cook until apples become translucent and look cooked.
  • Set aside, covered, for about 10-12 min.
  • Remove lid, add lime juice, and salt and gently stir with a spoon. Ready to serve.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 5mg
Keyword apple, cinnamon, cloves, spiced apple, waffle topping
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