Cooked Apples for Breakfast

If I eat an apple, it’s almost always as a snack—or in an apple pie.  But now that I’ve tasted my friend Judy’s Cooked Apples with Honey, Yogurt and Granola, I make a point of keeping apples on hand for breakfast.

Thanks to the honey, Judy’s cooked apples don’t have the overwhelming sweetness of apple pie filling, but they’re not tart either.  Topped with a tablespoon or two of plain yogurt and a sprinkling of granola, they are a novel way to start the day.  Or serve this dish as a healthy dessert.

Cooked Apples with Honey, Yogurt and Granola – serves 2

2 apples, peeled and roughly cut into about 10 pieces
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon honey
2-4 tablespoons plain yogurt
2-4 tablespoons granola 

Combine the apple pieces, water and honey in a small pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover and reduce the heat to low.  Cook for about 10 or 15 minutes, or until the apple pieces are easily penetrated with a fork.  Remove from the heat and let cool.  Refrigerate until needed. 

To serve, divide the apples and any juices into two small bowls.  Top each with 1 or 2 tablespoons plain yogurt and 1 or 2 tablespoons granola.

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