Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Apple, peeled and diced | 320 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Pear, peeled and diced | 320 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Ghee | 14 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 16 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 180 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Warm the ghee in a small heavy pan and add the apple and pear.
- Turn the fruit gently for two minutes, then add the water and cinnamon.
- Cover and cook on low heat until the fruit is tender but still holds some shape.
- Stir in the rock sugar and cook uncovered for two minutes until the juices lightly glaze the fruit.
- Serve warm on its own, without dairy.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Ayurvedic stewed-fruit household tradition)
Apples and pears are gently stewed and served without dairy in this warm fruit sweet. Vata: cook until very soft and retain the ghee. Pitta: use little rock sugar. Kapha: omit the rock sugar and take a small bowl.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Stewed Fruit Bowl
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (213g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 65 kcal | 139 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.9 g | 27.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 4.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | 19.8 g |
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 3.7 g |
| Calcium | 8.7 mg | 18.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.14 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Magnesium | 4.9 mg | 10.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 8.5 mg | 18.0 mg |
| Potassium | 82 mg | 175 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.06 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.07 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium | 0.06 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 15.3 µg | 32.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.21 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.5 µg | 5.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.10 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 2.6 µg | 5.6 µg |
| Choline | 4.2 mg | 9.0 mg |
