According to Ayurveda, at the end of each season, there will always be an accumulation of the properties of that season. For example, at the end of winter, the body becomes more cold and dry. At the end of spring, the body is more prone to congestion. And now, at the end of summer, the body will potentially overheat or dry out.
At the end of summer, growing up in Denmark, we would harvest and eat apples in abundance, apples are natural heat-removing purgatives. To help clear the heat of summer, consider eating a daily apple over the next 1 month. Stewed or baked apples are simple to make and delicious with warm oatmeal or yogurt.
Baked Apple Slices Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 organic apples, medium (cored and cut into ¼” slices via a mandoline or manually with a knife)
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the apple slices, maple, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, if using, to a large mixing bowl. Carefully stir to fully coat the apples.
- Transfer the mixture into a 9”x9” or similarly sized baking dish and spread the apples out evenly (you may have to layer some slices). Scrape any liquid that has collected in the bottom of the bowl and pour over the top of the apples.
- Bake the apples for 25 minutes, until fork-tender, tossing halfway through.
- Serve hot and enjoy by itself or with toasted oats, warm oatmeal or plant-based yogurt.
