INGREDIENTS

• 4 apples

• 1⁄2cup brown sugar

• 1 1⁄2teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1⁄2teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1⁄2teaspoon ground ginger

• 2tablespoons water

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

• 2 tablespoons Dried Cranberries (or raisins)

DIRECTIONS

1. Peel/core apples and cut into slices.

2. Toss together the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg either in a bowl or put in a zippered plastic bag and shake until coated.

3. Melt better in skillet. Cook apple mixture and in butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add cranberries.

4. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender - but not mushy.

Serve alone, as a side dish, pie filling, or topping for ice cream or oatmeal.