Apple Saute

• 1 lg. apple (e.g. Gala)
• 1 tbsp. margarine
• butter
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tbsp. water
• 1 tbsp. McCormick cinnamon-sugar mix

1. Wash the apple and cut it off at the core in bite-sized pieces.
2. Do not peel.
3. Place the apple pieces in a saute pan with a close-fitting lid.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
5. Place pan on a low flame and cover tightly.
6. Stay close to monitor the cooking so that the mixture doesn't scorch.
7. After about 4 minutes, remove lid, and toss the ingredients with spatula.
8. Turn up the flame to medium, and allow the butter/sugar/cinnamon sauce to reduce a bit.
9. Do not allow the apples to brown, or the sauce to evaporate.
10. Turn out on a plate and serve with crisp bacon and whole wheat toast for a delicious breakfast for 1.

apple, margarine, butter, pecans, water, cinnamonsugar

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/18227 (may not work)