Apple compote

INGREDIENTS (for about 500g) - 4 apples - 1 cinnamon stick (or half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon) - 2 dates (optional) - 300g water - 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Peel the apples and cut them into medium-sized cubes.

In a saucepan, add all the ingredients and cook over medium-low heat for 40 to 50 minutes.

After this time, we will only have a small amount of water. This is the amount we are looking for.

Remove the cinnamon stick and grind.

For a quick version in the microwave, put all the ingredients in a suitable bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Heat at maximum power for 8 minutes.