Stewed Apples and Pears with Star Anise and Cinnamon
Simple but good is what this breakfast provides. It's a nice alternative to a breakfast full of grains, and even though it's only fruits, I feel this breakfast always fills me up nicely until mid-day. Cooking time and prep doesn't take long, which is always a winner in the morning. I usually get up, chop my fruits and cook them on a low heat while I jump into the shower. Out the shower: voila - breakfast is ready!
Ingredients
- 1-2 apples depending on your appetite, diced
- 1-2 pears depending on your appetite, diced
- 5 whole cloves
- about 60ml water
- 1 x star anise
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- maple or date syrup to serve
- optional: oat or millet porridge
Instructions
- Add the apples and pears to a small heavy bottom sauce-pan, together with the cloves, water and star anise, and bring slowly to a boil.
- Then turn heat down to a low and simmer, lid on, for about 10 minutes or until the fruits have reached their desired consistency. I like it very soft!
- Add the cinnamon, and take off the heat. Let cool for about 10 minutes, than serve.
- Optional: cook yourself some nice oat or millet porridge, than topp with your stewed fruits, drizzle with syrup and serve, voila!