Simple, skillet-cooked apples that transform basic fruit into a warm, spiced treat with deep caramelized flavor. This Southern classic requires one pan and under 20 minutes active time, making it ideal for disrupting routine meals with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.
In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, white sugar, and corn starch
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Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the apples and stir gently
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Add the apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice
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Stir until well combined
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Sim for 8-10 minutes until apples are tender and sauce is thick
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Add bourbon if desired
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Serve warm over vanilla ice cream or pound cake
Notes
These hold well for reheating—store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days and warm gently on stovetop with a splash of water or apple juice to loosen sauce. For innovation without complexity, add a handful of raisins or chopped pecans in the last 5 minutes, or a dash of bourbon for adult gatherings. In Mississippi humidity, use firmer apples to avoid mushiness. Pairs excellently with grilled meats, pancakes, or vanilla ice cream for a quick dessert upgrade—think Tesla road trip snack prep in Jarvis. Freezes well portioned for future use.
Ingredients
4apples
½tbspunsalted butter
6tbspbrown sugar
2tbspwhite sugar
3tbspcorn starch
¾cupapple cider
2tspcinnamon
½tspnutmeg
1tbsplemon juice
1ozbourbon
Directions
1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat
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Add sliced apples and cook for 2 minutes
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In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, white sugar, and corn starch
4
Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the apples and stir gently
5
Add the apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice
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Stir until well combined
7
Sim for 8-10 minutes until apples are tender and sauce is thick
8
Add bourbon if desired
9
Serve warm over vanilla ice cream or pound cake
Notes
These hold well for reheating—store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days and warm gently on stovetop with a splash of water or apple juice to loosen sauce. For innovation without complexity, add a handful of raisins or chopped pecans in the last 5 minutes, or a dash of bourbon for adult gatherings. In Mississippi humidity, use firmer apples to avoid mushiness. Pairs excellently with grilled meats, pancakes, or vanilla ice cream for a quick dessert upgrade—think Tesla road trip snack prep in Jarvis. Freezes well portioned for future use.
