Baked Apples

This apple recipe is easy to make, and perfect for a holiday side dish.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 pounds golden delicious, braeburn, or MacIntosh, washed and cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1/2 stick butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
• 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a baking pan.
3. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons brown sugar and the 1 tablespoon cinnamon into the melted butter, add the apples and toss to mix until apples are well coated.
4. Cook for 1 hour
5. Add the remaining butter, brown sugar, and numeg. Toss together well and serve.

Serving this beside a Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas ham, a roast, or as an ice cream topping, adds something slightly tart and sweet to any meal.