Apple Halwa Recipe (Winter Treat)

The list of nutritional value of an apple is long and varied- it is packed with vitamins, (such as vitamin C, vitamin K, Vitamin B6), minerals (such as riboflavin, potassium copper, manganese and magnesium) organic compounds; phytonutrients and flavonoids (such as epicatechin, quercetin and phloridzin).

Apples are also a great source of antioxidants. Eating an apple per day supplies you with about 12% of the daily fibre requirement.

Adjust the quantity of sugar depending on how sweet the apples are. Use less if the apples are really sweet.
Mawa/khoya can be added to the halwa to enhance the taste.
you can add nuts of your choice.

Recipe Category: Custard

Recipe Cuisine: Indian

Total Time (Minutes): 20

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

Fresh Apple Puree (grinded apple) - 1.5 cup
Ghee - 1 Tbsp
Sugar - 2 Spoon
Cinnamon powder - 2 Pinches
Cardamom powder - 2 Pinches
Nutmeg powder - 1 Pinch - If available
Sliced almonds, to garnish

Instructions:

In a pan, heat ghee on medium heat. Once hot, add the apple puree.
Cook apples till all the water is evaporated, it takes around 7-8 minutes.
Now, add sugar and mix. Also add cinnamon powder, nutmeg and cardamom powder.
As the sugar melts, the halwa will again become liquid. Check sweetness at this stage as sweetness depends on apple too.
Cook for few more minutes, keep stirring continuously. All water should get evaporate. Garnish with sliced almonds and serve hot.