Friday, April 3, 2015

Sauteed Cinnamon Apples

Anybody that knows me can tell you I am absolutely NOT a morning person.  This of course means that I rarely make breakfast.  We do a lot of yogurt, instant oatmeal, etc.  You know, things that don't require brain power or energy.  I always have great intentions of getting up and making a nice breakfast, but intentions at night are not the same as reality in the morning!  Of course, I love breakfast foods so we just have breakfast for dinner instead.  Cuz why not, right?  These sauteed apples are a great side to go along with breakfast foods and are a nice way to change things up.  They'd also go well as a side for pork chops or chicken.  They are soft but slightly crisp, and sweet with a little bit of citrus-y zing.  And of course my two year old had four servings--he could not get enough.

Sauteed Cinnamon Apples

Time to Prepare: 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4-6

  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 4 large apples, peeled and cut into 1/4" thick slices
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 3 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of nutmeg or allspice
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.  Stir in lime juice and orange juice.  Add apples and stir to coat.  Saute for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until apples are almost tender.

Dissolve cornstarch in cold water and slowly stir in to apple mixture.  Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.  Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.  Serve warm.

Produce Used: Apples, lime, orange
Source: slightly adapted from Chef in Training

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