Sweet and spicy Apples

Try these apples as a compliment to pancakes, pork chops or even over ice cream.  Yum!

3 lbs tart, cooking apples
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar (I used a little less)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (I used a little less)
1/2 cup apple juice or cider
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

• Peel, core and slice apples into wedges
• Heat butter, sugar and juice in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves
• Add the apples and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg
• Gently simmer for 10 minutes, or until the apples start to get tender

Serves 6 to 8

-Queenie Cuisine

Fresh Pineapple Chutney

I was just cutting up a ripe pineapple when I remembered this great and easy recipe.  I happen to like this chutney because it does not use any raw onions. (onions are one of the few foods which I don't like.)  This tastes good accompanying ham, warm on ice cream or just by itself.

1 ripe pineapple
2 red or green serrano peppers, seeded and minced.  (I leave these out because of the kids)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon  (I use a little more)
Pinch of clove

• Cut into bite sized chunks, and then cut in half, cutting with the grain.  
• Combine in a medium sauce pan the rest of the ingredients. 
• Bring to simmer, stirring often, over medium heat.  Cook until the pineapple is just tender, 15-20 minutes.

This can be served hot or at room temperature.  Cover and refrigerate remainder.  Use with in 24 hours.

-Queenie Cuisine