Cinnamon Apples

Cinnamon Apples makes a quick and easy side dish to serve with pork chops, ham or roasted chicken.  Kids love apples and it is a delicious way to get an additional fruit and extra fiber into kids.  This side dish takes just 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

Cinnamon Apples:
Serves 5

4 large peeled and sliced apples
1 Tablespoon canola oil
pinch of salt
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon  brown sugar
1 Tablespoon maple syrup

Peel, slice and remove the core of 4 apples.  In a saute pan get the canola oil hot (not smoking).  When the oil is hot add the sliced apples to the pan and saute the apples for about 4 minutes on medium high. Turn the apples with a spatula while they cook.  Add the brown sugar, maple syrup and salt and turn off the stove.  The brown sugar and syrup will melt into the apples and make a great glaze. Serve the cinnamon apples while they are hot.