Stewed Apples (gut friendly)

Ingredients:

• 4 medium apples (preferably organic, skin on if tolerated)

• ½–1 tsp ground cinnamon (or 1 cinnamon stick)

• Juice from 1/2 lemon

• ½ tsp freshly grated ginger or ¼ tsp ground ginger (totally optional I love ginger but not everyone does!)

• 2–3 tbsp water (just enough to prevent sticking)

• 1 tbsp raw coconut oil

• Optional: a few raisins for natural sweetness

Instructions:

1. Chop the apples into small chunks — leave the skin on if your gut tolerates it for extra fiber and pectin.

2. Add to a small saucepan with the water, cinnamon, coconut oil, and ginger.

3. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and slightly broken down. Add a splash more water if needed.

4. Remove from heat.

5. Serve warm — on top of oats, yogurt, chia pudding, or just on its own as a soothing, gut-healing snack.