Sauteed Apples W/Raisins & Cognac (#8)

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large apples (cored & thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 tablespoon cognac
• 14 cup pecans (chopped)

1. Melt butter in a non-stick skillet.
2. Add apples & sprinkle w/sugar.
3. Saute (stirring constantly w/a wooden spoon) till apples begin to get tender (about 2-3 min).
4. Add raisins & saute for a couple of min to heat them through & continue to cook the apples.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the cognac & swirl the apples around til it is well-mixed into the sauce.
6. Serving Suggestions: If you want to serve hot (or warm), use apple mixture to top pound cake slices or vanilla ice cream & sprinkle w/the chopped pecans.
7. -- If you want to serve cold, refrigerate mixture till ready for use & then assemble the desserts as already stated.

unsalted butter, apples, brown sugar, raisins, cognac, pecans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sauteed-apples-w-raisins-cognac-8-210474 (may not work)