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Stovetop Butterscotch Apples and Cranberries

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  • Active Time

    30 minutes

  • Total Time

    40 minutes

Serve these luscious butterscotch-glazed apples with thisCinnamon-Oat Crumble Toppingfor a quick apple crisp, atop pancakes or aDutch Babyfor a delicious fall-flavored breakfast, or alongside ourBuild-Your-Own Thanksgiving Pie Bar.

Ingredients

Makes about 6 cups

1/2 cup dried cranberries
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
6 red-skinned, sweet apples, such as Honeycrisp or Gala, cored, cut into 1/2" slices
  1. Step 1

    Place cranberries in a small bowl and cover with very hot water; set aside.

    Step 2

    Melt butter in a large heavy pot over high heat. Scrape in vanilla seeds; discard pod. Add brown sugar and salt and cook, stirring, until combined. Add apples and cook, stirring often, until apples are soft and liquid is almost completely evaporated, 15–20 minutes.

    Step 3

    Transfer apple mixture to a large serving bowl. Drain cranberries, add to apple mixture, and toss to combine.

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