Classic Spiced Apple Side Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Apples and Base
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Large apples (8, about 12 cups when cored and sliced)
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Butter (4 tablespoons)
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Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
→ Spices
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Cinnamon (1 tablespoon)
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Ground nutmeg (3/4 teaspoon)
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Ground allspice (1/2 teaspoon)
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Ground cardamom (1/2 teaspoon)
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Alternatively: Apple pie spice (1 1/2 tablespoons)
→ Thickener
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Cornstarch (2 tablespoons)
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Water (3 tablespoons)
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Apple juice or water (as needed)
# Instructions:
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Peel, core, and slice apples. Use an apple wedger to cut into slices, then cut wedges in half or thirds.
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Melt butter and brown sugar in a very large skillet or saucepot over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and add apples, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and cook for a few minutes.
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Stir apples, bringing bottom ones to the top. After 5-10 minutes, sprinkle seasonings over apples and stir again. Simmer on medium-low or low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring every 4-6 minutes.
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When apples start to soften, mix water and cornstarch into a slurry. Add to the pan to thicken the sauce. Continue cooking until apples reach desired softness (about 40 minutes total).
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If sauce becomes too thick, thin with apple juice or water. Mix well to reach desired consistency.
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Alternatively, place apples and cornstarch in slow cooker. Whisk brown sugar and spices, pour over apples. Cut butter into cubes and sprinkle on top. Cook on high for 2 hours until fork-tender.
# Notes:
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Can be served as a side dish or dessert
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Great over ice cream or custard
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Can use apple pie spice as a shortcut for multiple spices