Description
A comforting family classic featuring tender, caramelized apples with a touch of sweetness and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Pinch of Nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Wash, peel, and core the apples, then slice them into thin wedges.
- Sauté the Apples: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apple slices, stirring gently until they soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add Sweetness and Spice: Sprinkle in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Allow the sugar to melt and caramelize the apples.
- Finish the Dish: Cook for another 5-10 minutes until the apples are tender but retain their shape. Stir in lemon juice to brighten flavors.
- Serve Warm: Optionally, top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness by starting with less brown sugar and adding more to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: apple dessert, fall recipe, comfort food