Caramelized Apples
Caramelized apples offer a quick and easy dessert or sweet topping option.
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Instructions
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add apples and 1 tablespoon sugar, then sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until tender.
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Sprinkle in the remaining sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest; toss and cook for 2 more minutes until caramelized and crisp-tender.
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Transfer apples with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl.
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Increase heat to high, add apple cider to the skillet, scraping up browned bits.
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Reduce heat slightly and simmer the cider and pan juices for 1 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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For a thicker sauce, dissolve cornstarch in a teaspoon of water, stir into the sauce, and cook for a few minutes until thickened.
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Pour the sauce over the warm apples and serve immediately.