# What you need:
→ Fruit
01 - 4 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
→ Sweeteners & Spices
02 - 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
→ Liquids
05 - 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Other
07 - Pinch of salt
08 - 2 tsp lemon juice
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
03 - Add brown sugar, cinnamon, optional nutmeg, vanilla extract, melted butter, and salt. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
05 - Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until apples are tender and sauce is bubbling.
06 - Serve warm alone or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
