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Bourbon Apples

These easy bourbon apples are cooked with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve them as a side dish, dessert, or as a topping for pancakes, French toast or oatmeal!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Or use Five Spice
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 2 pounds apples, cored + thinly sliced Peeling optional
  • 1 ½ ounces bourbon Or use another unflavored whiskey
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, plus more if desired

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter over low heat in a heavy-bottomed pot.Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg.
  2. Add the apples, bourbon and sugar. Stir.
  3. Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Uncover the pot and continue cooking for about 10 more minutes, or until the apples are tender.Taste the apples and add more sugar if desired. Serve warm along with the liquid left in the pan. Leftovers can be refrigerated and served within 3 days.

Notes

  • Troubleshooting:
  • Tips:
  • Bourbon Options:
  • The liquid in the pan is thin and I want it to be a syrup:  For a thicker syrup, increase the sugar to ½ cup.
  • My apples fell apart: Some varieties of apples (like McIntosh and Golden Delicious) tend to fall apart and turn to applesauce when cooking.  Use another variety or only cook until just tender.
  • The amount of liquid will depend on how juicy your apples are.
  • Make sure to adjust the sugar to taste.  Some apples are much sweeter than others.
  • The bourbon can be swapped for any unflavored whiskey.
  • Omit the bourbon to make this recipe kid-friendly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 106mg (4%) Potassium 255mg (7%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 477IU (10%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 106mg 4%
Potassium 255mg 5%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 477IU 10%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.