Spiced Brown-Butter Apples
Spiced Brown-Butter Apples are a delightful autumn treat, perfect as a dessert topping or enjoyed on their own. The rich, nutty flavor of browned butter combined with warm spices makes this dish irresistible.
Ingredients
- 4 large apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Butter
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2: Cook the Apples
Add the sliced apples to the skillet and stir to coat them in the brown butter. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples start to soften.
Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt over the apples. Stir to combine and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, until the apples are tender and caramelized.
Step 3: Add the Finishing Touches
Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, then remove the skillet from the heat.
Serve the spiced brown-butter apples warm, either on their own or as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, or oatmeal.