To make in a saucepan, combine the apple cubes, cinnamon or cumin and sugar in a pan and add enough water to barely cover the base of the pan. Cover with greaseproof paper and a lid and cook the apples over low-medium heat for 10–15 minutes, or until the apples have broken down to a purée. You may need to mash the apple with a fork or push it through a sieve to remove an