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CINNAMON SPICED APPLES

If you’re feeling festive, spoon my cinnamon spiced apples over pancakes, waffles or even a bowl of oatmeal. They’re homey, aromatic and just plain heavenly.

—AMIE POWELL KNOXVILLE, TN



PREP: 15 MIN. • COOK: 3 HOURS • MAKES: 6 CUPS


1/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into eighths

1/4 cup butter, cubed

In a small bowl, mix the first five ingredients. Place apples in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker; add sugar mixture and toss to coat. Top with butter. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until apples are tender, stirring halfway.