Recipe Stewed Apples Cinnamon. After your apples are peeled, place them in a large stockpot with apple cider or juice, cinnamon and maple syrup. 4 mcintosh apples, peeled and sliced (about 2 lb.) ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar.

Follow these instructions for how to freeze stewed apples: Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes. Next, bring apples, spices and sugar to a simmer,.