Classic Danish stewed apples (æblegrød)
Recipe for classic Danish stewed apples (æblegrød) with vanilla
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 kg
peeled apples, cut into small dice
- 75 g
sugar
- 1 vanilla pod (or 2 tsp vanilla sugar)
- 250 ml
water
Instructions
- Split the vanilla pod lengthways, scrape out the seeds and rub them into a little of the sugar on a chopping board.
- Simmer the apples with the water, sugar, vanilla seeds and the empty vanilla pod for about 20 minutes, until tender.
- Remove the vanilla pod and mash any remaining pieces of apple with a whisk.
- Leave the stewed apples to cool, then store them in the fridge.
Notes
The stewed apples can also be blended if you prefer them completely smooth, though personally I like them with a little texture.