This simple spiced apples recipe is perfect for so many applications. The tender, brown sugar-sweetened fruit slices are great served at breakfast, make for a warm and tasty side dish (especially for kiddos), are the ideal flavor complement spooned over pork chops or a pork loin, and are an amazing seasonal addition to a bowl of vanilla ice cream. If you can’t find McIntosh apples, substitute another baking apple such as Rome or Gala; or to change things up, try a crisp, tart green apple such as Granny Smith.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Total time: 20 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Ingredients:
| 4 McIntosh apples, peeled and sliced (about 2 lb.) |
| ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar |
| 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg |
| 2 tablespoons water |
| 1 tablespoon butter |
Steps:
- Toss together first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag, tossing to coat apples.
- Cook apple mixture, 2 Tbsp. water, and 1 Tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until apples are tender.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 128 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Saturated Fat 1.2 g, Sodium 21 mg
These fluffy apple-spice cookies make a perfect treat for adults and kids alike. Savor this favorite fall ingredient with these delicious desserts.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Categories: Dessert
Total time: 50 minutes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients:
| 2 Granny Smith apples |
| 2 c. all-purpose flour |
| 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp. baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp. baking soda |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| tsp. ground cloves |
| tsp. grated nutmeg |
| 1 1/4 c. packed brown sugar |
| 3/4 c. unsalted butter |
| 2 large eggs |
| 1/2 c. tart dried cherries |
| 1/2 c. walnuts |
| 1/2 c. packed brown sugar |
| 3 tbsp. unsalted butter |
| 3 tbsp. milk |
| 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract |
| 1 c. confectioners’ sugar |
| 1/2 c. walnuts |
Steps:
- Cookies: Heat oven to 375 F. Line 3 large cookie sheets with parchment. Grate 1 apple on large holes of box grater. Chop remaining apple.
- In a small bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cloves, and nutmeg. In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time until well blended. Beat in flour mixture just until blended (dough will be thick). Stir in apples, cherries and walnuts.
- Drop dough by heaping tablespoons. onto prepared cookie sheets, 2-inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes, until tops spring back when pressed. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.
- Frosting: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in vanilla. Let mixture cool about 2 minutes. Stir in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Spread frosting in the center of the cooled cookies. Reheat frosting over low heat, if necessary, to keep it a smooth, spreadable consistency. Sprinkle with walnuts. Let stand until frosting sets.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 164 calories
How to soften apples in the microwave?
Place the sliced apples into a microwave-safe dish. Cover the apples with water and place them in the microwave. Microwave the apples in 1- to 2-minute intervals depending on how soft you want the apples and how many you are cooking. Check the apples after each minute until they reach the desired consistency.
How to make sliced apples soft and soft?
If you’re trying to make sliced apples as soft as they can be, then you should just put them in a microwave for a few minutes on the high setting. What you have to do to get the best results is to keep checking them to see if the apples are at the desired level of softness.
How do you boil apples to make applesauce?
Leaving the skins on, chop the apples into about 1 inch pieces. Put into a pot and add the water. Boil the apples for 10 minutes, or until soft. Drain the water from the apples and add the remaining ingredients to the apples. Stir well to combine. Refrigerate apples for up to 5 days.
How to cook apples on the stove?
Heat a pan over a medium heat and place the apple pieces into the pan with the sugar and 1 tbsp water. Give it a little stir before covering the pan with a lid and cook for 3-4 mins. Stir gently then cover again and continue to cook gently until the apples are really soft.