An Apple a Day

In a effort to inject more fruit into our diet, I have been purchasing pre-sliced apples at Trader Joe's. I know I could just cut up an apple, but in early morning it is more likely that I will pop some slices into the lunch box than be slicing. To date the apples have been a pleasant sweet-tart flavor. This batch was a more tart-tart flavor profile that drew a wrinkled brow from those who ate them. I hated to throw them away so I decided to make dessert. The cupboard was little bare, so I used what I had.

I peeled the skin and mixed about quarter cup of brown sugar, a teaspoon of cinnamon and a large pat of butter together in a baking dish and cooked for about an hour. The first half hour covered and finished uncovered. (These apples were very firm so the cooking time was long.) I would have added a little lemon and some apple cider if it was available. In this case, a splash of water kept the dish moist. I topped with a dollop of sour cream but french vanilla ice cream would have carried it over the top. Waste not, want not I say. Enjoy!