Stewed Apples and Pears: A Nourishing Ayurvedic Postpartum Recipe for Digestion + Sweetness

In the early postpartum days, the digestive fire (agni) is low, and the body needs soft, easy-to-assimilate nourishment. Stewed apples and pears are a sweet, healing tonic—gentle on the gut and full of comfort.

Benefits of Stewed Apples and/or Pears

• Stimulates digestion without aggravation

• Relieves constipation and dryness

• Soothes the nervous system through warmth and sweetness

• Pacifies Vata dosha with their moist, grounding quality

• Delivers gentle fiber + vitamins in a digestible form

Simple Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 apple and or 1 pear

• 1 tsp ghee

• ¼ tsp cardamom

• Pinch cinnamon

• ½ cup water

Instructions:

1. Peel, core, and dice fruits

2. Warm ghee in a pot, add spices

3. Add fruit and water, simmer until soft (10–15 minutes)

4. Mash gently and serve warm

Perfect as a morning meal or bedtime comfort food.