# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
→ Sweeteners & Spices
02 - 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
→ Liquids
05 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Other
07 - Pinch of salt
08 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
03 - Add brown sugar, cinnamon, optional nutmeg, vanilla extract, melted butter, and a pinch of salt to the apples; toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
04 - Spread the coated apples evenly in the prepared baking dish.
05 - Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until apples are tender and the sauce is bubbling.
06 - Serve warm alone or accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream as desired.
