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The word apple comes from the Old English aeppel. The apple tree is believed to be the oldest cultivated trees in the world, however, its exact origin is not known. Some historians believe that apple trees were first planted and cultivated by the Romans, and that the fruit's origin can be traced to South Western Asia. While on the other hand, some believe that apples originated in Kazakhstan in South Central Asia. There are many mythological associations over various civilizations, with the apple in the Garden of Eden being the most widely-known. Consuming apples helps lower heart disease as well as helps a great deal in weight control. There are hundreds of different types of available across the globe and are either consumed fresh or baked into apple pies, converted into juices, jellies, jams and many more mouth-watering products.
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Serves 2
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 red apples
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- Around 10 cloves
- 2 star anise
- A few drops of lemon juice
Method
- Use a knife to cut the top bit off the apples.
- Use a small spoon to carefully scoop out the flesh of the apples until you have a nice cup.
- Once you have the inside of the apples hollowed out brush a little lemon juice on top of the apples to prevent browning.
- Place the flesh of the apples, 1 cinnamon stick and a few cloves in a pot with a bit of water and boil for a few minutes.
- Pour the flesh and water through a colander over a bowl, then fill the apple cups with the flavored water.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, star anise and a few cloves and it´s ready to be served!
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