--- title: "Chilean Stewed Apples with Cinnamon — Homemade Manzanas Cocidas Recipe" description: "Versión en Español. Chilean stewed apples with cinnamon, or manzanas cocidas con canela, are peeled apple chunks simmered in water with a little sugar and a cinnamon stick until tender, and served wit..." url: https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-stewed-apples-cinnamon-manzanas-cocidas-recipe/ date: 2026-10-04 modified: 2026-10-04 author: "Carlos Uhart M." image: https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chilean-stewed-apples-cinnamon-manzanas-cocidas-featured.jpg categories: ["Desserts"] type: post lang: en --- # Chilean Stewed Apples with Cinnamon — Homemade Manzanas Cocidas Recipe [Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-manzanas-cocidas-con-canela/) ![Chilean stewed apples with cinnamon served in dessert glasses with their cooking syrup](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chilean-stewed-apples-cinnamon-manzanas-cocidas-featured.jpg)*Stewed apples with cinnamon* Chilean stewed apples with cinnamon, or manzanas cocidas con canela, are peeled apple chunks simmered in water with a little sugar and a cinnamon stick until tender, and served with their light syrup. They take 10 minutes of preparation and about 30 minutes of cooking, and serve 4. It is a simple, wholesome dessert or snack that relies on the natural sweetness of the apple, and it can be made with very little sugar or with an unrefined one. ## How to Make Chilean Stewed Apples? The apples are washed, peeled, and cut into chunks, then cooked in a pot with water, sugar, and a cinnamon stick over medium heat until soft but still whole. They are cooled and served at room temperature or chilled, with their cooking liquid. ## Nutritional Information Each serving of stewed apples with cinnamon contains approximately 130 kcal, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat, 0 mg of cholesterol, 35 g of carbohydrates, 25 g of sugars, 5 g of fiber, and 10 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes. ## Homemade Chilean Stewed Apples with Cinnamon Recipe **Preparation:** 10 minutes **Cooking:** 30 minutes **Servings:** 4 ### Ingredients - 500 g of apples - 3 tablespoons of sugar - 1½ liters of water - 1 cinnamon stick ### Instructions 1. Wash the apples, peel them carefully, and cut them into chunks, discarding any bruised parts. Place them in a medium pot. ![Peeled apples cut into chunks for Chilean stewed apples with cinnamon](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/diced-apples-chilean-stewed-apples.jpg)*Diced Apples* 1. Add the sugar and pour in the water, stirring gently to dissolve. Add the cinnamon stick and cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes, or until the apples are soft but not falling apart. ![Cinnamon sticks used to flavor Chilean stewed apples](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cinnamon-sticks-stewed-apples.jpg)*Cinnamon Sticks* 1. Let cool to room temperature. Serve the stewed apples at room temperature, or chill them for about 30 minutes in the fridge first. ## Additional Tips ### Sweeten at the end For a deeper, more natural flavor, replace the sugar with a spoonful of honey or maple syrup stirred in after cooking, just before serving. ### Keep the chunks whole For a firmer texture, cook the apples over low heat with the pot uncovered, stirring only when needed so they do not break apart. ### Choose the right apple Fuji, Braeburn, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith apples hold their shape best when cooked and balance acidity and sweetness. | Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sugar | Honey | 1 tablespoon, added at the end | Floral, rounder | | Sugar | Chancaca | 1:1 | Caramel notes | | Cinnamon stick | Cloves and orange peel | 3 cloves + 1 strip | Spiced, citrusy | | Apples | Pears | 1:1 | Softer, more delicate | ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ### 1. Which apples are best for stewing? Fuji, Braeburn, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith apples are ideal because they keep their shape when cooked and have a good balance between acidity and sweetness. ### 2. Can I freeze stewed apples? Yes, freeze them in individual portions in bags or airtight containers for up to 3 months. They are perfect for reusing in desserts, as a pie filling, or over yogurt. ### 3. How long do they keep in the fridge? Once cooked and cooled, they keep for up to 5 days in the fridge in a covered or airtight container. ### 4. Can I make them without sugar? Yes. Sweet apple varieties have enough natural sugar, and the cinnamon enhances their sweetness. You can also add a little honey after cooking. ## What Are Manzanas Cocidas? Manzanas cocidas are one of the simplest Chilean home desserts, apples gently cooked in water with sugar and cinnamon. The cooking liquid becomes a light, aromatic apple drink, and in many homes both are served together in a glass. ## Benefits of Apples Apples are a good source of fiber and antioxidants, which makes them a heart and gut friendly choice. Cinnamon adds polyphenols, antioxidant compounds that help counter oxidative stress in the body. ## Did You Know? Apples are one of the most widely grown fruits in the world, with thousands of known varieties, and Chile is one of the main apple exporters of the Southern Hemisphere. ## Recommended - [Chilean Apple Kuchen Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-apple-kuchen-de-manzana-recipe/) - [Chilean Apple Loaf Cake Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-apple-loaf-cake-queque-de-manzana-recipe/) - [Chilean Candy Apples Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-candy-apples-manzanas-confitadas-recipe/) - [Chilean Apple Empanadas Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-traditional-apple-empanadas-recipe/)