Simple Stewed Apples

Ingredients

• 4 apples
• 2–3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
• 1 tablespoon butter, optional

Instructions

Peel, core, and cut the apples into bite-sized pieces.

Place the apples in a saucepan with the water, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and nutmeg.

Cover the saucepan and cook over low to medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender.

Stir in the butter, if using, and continue cooking for another 1–2 minutes until melted and the apples are coated in the sweet, cinnamon-spiced sauce.