The phrase "stewed fruit" refers to fruits that have been cooked in a liquid, usually water or syrup, until they become soft and release their juices. Full definition
A sweet variety is much more common and usually contains some form of stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat (usually butter), flour, and sugar. (superchargedfood.com)
Serve stuffed with cultured Mascarpone cheese and top with stewed fruit. (eatnourishing.com)
The title of this recipe says it all: No need for hours of stewing fruit over the stovetop for homemade applesauce. (greatist.com)