Tis the Season for Apples

​I love apples all times of the year, but especially in the fall. I got the recipe I am sharing with you today from a Bed and Breakfast cookbook with recipes given by bread and breakfast owners throughout the Midwest. The title of the cookbook is Wake Up and Smell The Coffee. Just reading the title makes me smell coffee! I served this recipe at a brunch I was giving. Its easy and good.

Hot Cooked Apples:
1 apple per person
1/2 cup apple cider or juice
cinnamon, nutmeg or allspice
softened cream cheese
pure maple syrup

Peel and slice one apple per person. I especially like Granny Smith or Ida Reds as they stay firm and hold their shape. Place in a sauce pan and cover with juice or cider. Sprinkle with spice of your choice. Cover and cook until fork tender. Serve steaming hot or set aside and microwave when ready to serve. Combine cream cheese with a small amount of maple syrup. Place a tablespoon or so of sweetened cream cheese in the center of the hot apples just before serving. This can be served as a dessert or a fruit entrée at a brunch.

Have a great week!