Spiced Apples in Cider

1 pound (about 3 medium) tart apples, such as Granny Smith

1 pound (about 3 medium) sweet apples, such as Golden Delicious

½ cup light brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ cup apple cider

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Set aside.

Peel and core apples; cut into ½-inch slices and toss together in large mixing bowl. Set aside.

In small bowl stir brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together until evenly combined; sprinkle over apples in bowl and stir to completely coat.

Spoon apples evenly into prepared dish. Pour apple cider over apples. Dot apples evenly with butter pieces. Bake 30-35 minutes until apples are just tender. Cool 5 minutes in pan before serving. Cover with foil to keep apples warm.

Serves eight.

Baker's hint: For intense sweetness, use only Golden Delicious apples.

Nutrition values per serving: 90 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated), 20 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, trace amount protein, 4 mg cholesterol, 6 mg sodium.