Ingredients:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

6 Pippin or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and each apple cut into 8 wedges

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon apple cider or fruit-flavored liqueur

1 quart vanilla ice cream

Directions:

Heat butter in large pan or skillet over medium heat.  Add apples, sugar, and cider or liqueur. Sauté mixture until apples begin to soften and caramelize, about 10-15 minutes.

Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream into 6 bowls.  Spoon some apples and sauce over ice cream and serve.

Makes 6 servings.