Cinnamon Stewed Apples

There is more than one way to stew up some apples.  Here is a simple, basic recipe that I like to start with.  Note that this recipe from Boston Organics originally called for BROWN SUGAR.  I regularly substitute maple syrup for the brown sugar almost 1:1 (sometimes the apples don't need that much sweetening), and I would rather have more spices (hence the larger amounts of cinnamon and nutmeg).

Cinnamon Stewed Apples

Ingredients
6 cups apples (Granny Smith or basic cooking apples), peeled and chopped
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup apple juice or apple cider
Dash of lemon juice (optional)
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp sea salt

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan (I like to use the Dutch oven).  Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 45 minutes or until the apples are tender, stirring occassionally.  Let stand 5 minutes.

Enjoy!!