Last weekend my family was grilling out and I brought a fruit dish. Being it later in the season, I decided to go with: apples! and what better to season them with than: cinnamon!
In a large mixing bowl I added about one tablespoon of lemon juice, two tablespoons of brown sugar, about two teaspoons of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. I half-peeled (I like to leave some skin on, for color) and cut up three fresh Granny Smith apples and three bright red Gala apples into a large dice. I tossed them into the cinnamon mixture, and served them as a fresh side for the grill-out. Easy-peasy. And they were a hit! I highly recommend this recipe.
However, I ended making a bit too much. Not a problem; actually, it was a fabulous mistake. They are even still crisp on day three. I love cinnamon apples, and couldn’t stop coming up with ideas on how I will use them:
-On cottage cheese or oatmeal
-baked into muffins, a pie or turnover
-baked with onions and pork chops or sausage
-served warm with brie cheese and crackers
-warmed and served over ice cream
So be sure to get your hands on a basket of those locally-grown apples next time you’re at the market, or visit a local orchard for a new spin on your typical “fruit side dish”. Enjoy!