This is one of our absolute go-to recipes. We love it for it’s amazing versatility. Don’t just use this for pies – try making a delicious apple crumble, or enjoy it plain with some ice cream. The possibilities are endless. White chia seeds are perfect for this recipe since their white color blends right in – your guests will never know your little secret. This recipe is a perfect healthy alternative if you’re looking to cut down on added sweetener and increase helpful vitamins and minerals. Instead of loading up on sugar or Splenda, use a sweet variety of apples to make it taste sweet, nutritious and healthy. Pour any extra juice from the mixture to avoid getting it soggy.
For this recipe, you will need the following:
4-8 apples depending on size – any kind will do – we like a variety if possible
3/4 cup of fruit juice – apple or orange works great
2 tablespoons of white chia seeds (black may be used, too)
The first thing you should do is peel, core (take out the center), and cut each apple into small pieces. Put the cut pieces along with the apple juice into a saucepan. At the same time, soak the chia seeds in the fruit juice. We recommend you do this for about 15 minutes.
Simmer these altogether over low fire or low heat with the lid on until the apples are soft enough to mash. Turn off the heat and add the chia seeds. Let the seeds soak until they soften and swell. Since the chia seeds hold water, it is easier to adjust the consistency of the mixture by adding a little more juice if the mixture is too firm or add more chia seeds if you find the mixture not firm enough.
