Cinnamon Sautéed Apples and Pears

• FAST
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2. 3 Granny Smith apples—peeled, cored and sliced 1/3 inch thick
3. 2 Bartlett pears—peeled, cored and sliced 1/3 inch thick
4. 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
5. Pinch of cinnamon

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the apple and pear slices and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar and cinnamon, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes longer.