EASY SPICED STEWED APPLES

By ALICIA ROSS with BEVERLY MILLS, United Features Syndicate

Last update: November 4, 2009 - 1:15 PM

Serves 6.

Note: If you don't have apple-pie spice, use 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon each of nutmeg and allspice. For a menu, serve this with grilled sausages and red-cabbage slaw with vinaigrette.

• 3 large tart apples, such as Granny Smith

• 3 large sweet (firm) apples, such as Braeburn

• 1 tbsp. lemon juice

• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter

• 1/3 c. light brown sugar, lightly packed

• 1 tsp. apple-pie spice

• Salt to taste

Directions

Peel, core, and evenly slice the apples about 1/8 -inch thick, putting the slices directly into a 41/2 quart Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot with a lid. Toss the apple slices with lemon juice. Add the butter, and place over medium heat.

Add the sugar and apple-pie spice. Stir and cook until the apples begin to release moisture, about 2 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but not mushy, about eight to 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste, and serve immediately.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories 125 Fat 2 g Sodium 17 mg

Carbohydrates 28 g Saturated fat 1 g Protein 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg Dietary fiber 2 g