Warm Skillet Cinnamon Apples - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 mcintosh apples (or another firm apple, about 2 lbs)
1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon butter (no substitutions)

Preparation

Peel/core apples and cut into thick slices.
Toss together the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg either in a bowl or put in a zippered plastic bag and shake until coated.
Cook apple mixture, 2 tbls. of water and 1 tbls. of butter in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Cook for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender - but not mushy.
Serve just as is or top with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping.