Baked Spiced Apple Slices

Ingredients

• 5-6 crisp tart apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or Paula Red (peeled and cored)
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/3 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 (220C) degrees.

2. 2

   Slice each apple into 1/2-inch wedges — you should have a generous 4 cups.

3. 3

   Stir the butter, sugar, spices, cornstarch, salt and vanilla together in a bowl.

4. 4

   Toss the apples with the butter mixture and transfer to a shallow baking dish.

5. 5

   Roast the apples about 20-25 minutes, until they soften and juices are caramelized and bubbling.

6. 6

   Let cool 5 minutes. Serve the apples warm over softly whipped cream on the side.