Poached Apples

The perfect winter treat. These are simple to prepare, and delicious for breakfast or dessert.

Apple juice, 1 small can, 5.5 ounces (about ¾ cup)

1 tablespoon brown sugar

½ teaspoon cinnamon

2 – 3 apples, cored and sliced, about ¼ inch thick

Combine the apple juice, brown sugar and cinnamon in a medium size saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the apples. Stir gently, so the apples all have a turn in the hot liquid. When the apples appear to have heated through, (they should not be cooked enough that they lose their shape) remove them from the heat and scoop the apples out of the juice. Return the pan and the juice to the stove and reheat to boiling. Continue to boil until the juice is reduced (fairly thick). Pour the reduction over the apples.                                                                                                                                                                      Serve the apples warm, with yogurt, crème fraiche, or sweetened sour cream. These can be made ahead of time and reheated.

Serves 6 to 8                                                                                                                                                             

Prep time: about 15 minutes

Recipe by Jane Blaisdell, 2019