Stewed Apples (And So Much More) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 granny smith apples
8 tablespoons butter (1 Stick)
1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

Peel and core apples then slice into 1/4\" slices.
In large heavy sauce pan combine all ingredients except apples.
Over low heat melt butter and stir to mix well.
Add apples tossing to coat.
Cover pan and cook on low until apples are almost completely submerged in liquid, about 20-25 minutes.
Turn fire up to medium, remove lid and cook on a hard simmer until sauce has thickened and is syrupy, about 45 minutes, stirring often.
Remove from fire and let cool or use warm, if desired.