Cinnamon Apples a la Mode

When I made applesauce this past weekend, I set aside about a 2 dozen apples to make other things.  So last night I made a quick and easy apple dessert for some of my friends -- Cinnamon Apples a la Mode! Therefore my dear readers, I'll share with you the secrets of this super quick and yummy dessert!

Macintosh Apples!

Here's what you'll need.

• 4 medium/large apples - preferably Macintosh or Granny Smith (something slightly tart)
• 2 tablespoons or so of butter
• Brown Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Cloves
• Vanilla Ice Cream
• Ground Nutmeg

First things first.  Peel, core, and slice your apples.  This is the most time consuming part of the dessert making... and it doesn't even take that long! Then, in a skillet at low-medium heat to melt your butter and move it all around the pan.  Throw in your apples and saute them for about 7 or 8 minutes.  Flip them around as necessary!  Then add about 3 teaspoons of brown sugar (sometimes more is necessary!), a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and just a pinch of cloves.  Stir it gently and then continue to saute them for about 3 more minutes. When the apples are softened, sample them to make sure that you don't need more sugar or cinnamon! 

TIME TO SERVE!!! That's right folks, 10 minutes in the skillet and that is it! Put a scoop of Cinnamon Apples in bottom of your bowl. Add a heaping spoonful of Vanilla Ice Cream on top and garnish with Nutmeg.  The nutmeg is totally worth it! 

This is so good and so easy, you can whip it up in no time! So go ahead, give it a whirl! 

Until we eat again,

Amateur Chef Cheryl