Not only am I recovering from the flu, my mother is getting over pneumonia. We have both been wiped out, no energy and neither of us has had much of an appetite. Mom says she’s hungry, but half way through her meals she tells me that she just doesn’t feel like eating.
So, tonight I’m cooking one of my favorite side dishes on her, to try to spark her appetite. Apples, butter, honey, cinnamon, pecans and raisins stewed down till the apples are tender. Great with pork or chicken. I sometimes top my oatmeal with this simple side.
Keep your fingers crossed that Mom cleans her plate.
Stewed Apples w/ raisins and pecans
Ingredients:
3 medium Gala apples, cored and cut into even pieces
5 pats of butter
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons pecans
What to do:
Sauté everything in a small skillet over medium heat. Once the butter melts, turn the fire down to low and cover. Stir every few minutes; won’t take long for the apples to soften. This makes a light sauce that’s great over pork chops. Tasty sitting next to a buttery biscuit, too. If you’re not a fan of raisins or nuts, just omit them.
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