WARM SKILLET CINNAMON APPLES

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A quick dessert to serve for family and company that is a healthy alternative to a baked pie or crisp. If you want to make it a bit "less healthy" serve topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping. :-)

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 mcintosh apples (or another firm apple, about 2 lbs)
1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon butter (no substitutions)

Steps:

  • Peel/core apples and cut into thick slices.
  • Toss together the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg either in a bowl or put in a zippered plastic bag and shake until coated.
  • Cook apple mixture, 2 tbls. of water and 1 tbls. of butter in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender - but not mushy.
  • Serve just as is or top with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping.

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