Quinua con manzana is a Peruvian dessert that combines cooked quinoa with apple pieces, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla, resulting in a comforting, nutritious cream. It’s a traditional breakfast or dessert that fuses an ancestral grain with fresh fruit.
It’s simple to make and can be enjoyed hot or cold, offering a nutritious alternative to traditional desserts.
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Peruvian Quinua con Manzana
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Description
Peruvian preparation featuring quinua, manzana y leche, adapted for a home kitchen with clear measurements.
Ingredients
- 150 g quinoa
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1 l milk (4 cups)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sugar to taste
Preparation
- Cook the quinoa, rinse the quinoa well and cook it in water until soft and the water has been absorbed.
- Prepare the apple, peel and dice the apples into small cubes.
- Combine everything, in a pot, mix the milk with cinnamon and vanilla, add the cooked quinoa and apple, and cook over low heat, stirring.
- Finish and serve, add sugar to taste, cook until creamy, and serve hot or cold.
Chef’s Tips
- Rinse the quinoa well before cooking to remove its natural bitter taste.
- Stir constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Refrigerate for a few hours if you prefer to serve it cold, with a firmer texture.
Traditional Variations
Some families add pineapple chunks along with the apple, giving it a more tropical touch.
There are also versions made as a baked flan, with condensed and evaporated milk.
How to Serve
Serve as a nutritious breakfast or dessert, hot on cold mornings or cold as a comforting refreshment.
Recommended Pairings
- Homemade bread
- Ground cinnamon
- Raisins
Did You Know?
Quinoa is an ancestral Andean grain, considered a superfood for its high protein content, and its combination with apple represents the fusion of traditional Andean and modern Peruvian cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a sweet Peruvian beverage or pudding made with cooked quinoa, apple, and spices like cinnamon and cloves, very nutritious and popular for Andean breakfasts.
It can be enjoyed both ways: hot as a comforting drink in cold weather, or cold as a refreshing beverage during warm seasons.
Yes, it's important to rinse quinoa several times before cooking to remove saponin, a natural substance that gives it a bitter taste if not washed off.
