Ingredients:

  • 6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala), peeled, cored, and sliced (approximately 3 lbs / 1.36 kg)
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter (56g / 2 oz)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g / 3.5 oz)
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (50g / 1.75 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)

Instructions:

  1. Peel, core, and slice the apples to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Add the sliced apples and water to the skillet. Stir to coat the apples with the sugar mixture.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender but not mushy.
  6. Remove the lid and stir in the lemon juice. Increase the heat to medium and cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the apples are caramelized.
  7. Serve warm.