This recipe is perfect for those with ADHD – it has only 2 ingredients, there is very little waiting (great for those with the need for immediate gratification), it is healthy, and snacking while cooking is encouraged!
1st start with as many apples as your largest pot will hold. It doesn’t matter what kind of apples or what size, and you can mix and match! We used red delicious because they were the cheapest and crispiness doesn’t matter since we’re boiling them anyway.
Slice the apples – any kids who can use a knife safely can help with this step. Have a little fun with slicing and dicing like my son did! Sneaking apple slices into your mouth while putting the rest in the pot is perfectly acceptable.
Fill the pot with water just enough to barely cover the apples, then cover the pot. Bring the water to boiling (be careful the cinnamon water doesn’t boil over!). When the apples are soft and easy to cut through, turn the stove off and let it sit for 20 minutes if you have that much patience. This will allow the cinnamon to soak even more into the apples. Strain the water when you’re ready to process the apples.
The final step is eating! We like to eat some while it is still warm, and then refrigerate the rest so that our next serving is cold.
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