Description
A delightful blend of sweet and tart apples simmered with warm spices, perfect for apple pie or as an elegant topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sliced apples (about 6 medium apples)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by combining sliced apples with lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Mix the sugars and spices in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Coat the apples with the sugar mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Let the coated apples rest for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the apple mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the butter to the saucepan and stir until melted.
- Cool the mixture before using it as a topping or filling.
Notes
Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg