# 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 - 1/4 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
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
03 - Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg if using, vanilla extract, melted butter, and salt to the apples; toss until all slices are evenly coated.
04 - Spread the coated apple slices evenly in the prepared baking dish.
05 - Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the apples become tender and the sauce is bubbling.
06 - Serve warm alone or paired with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream as desired.
