Tangy Fried Apples

Just to be clear, these are a side dish, not a dessert.  They are sweet and have a great cinnamon taste, and the apple cider vinegar serves two purposes - it changes the way the apples cook, and they cause the apples to have a two-dimensional taste that really pops. 

3 large Golden Delicious apples, cut into thick slices (about 2 pounds)
2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
3 Tbs. butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:

Slice apples and place in a medium bowl.  Toss with vinegar to coat.  Melt butter in a small metal pot over medium heat.  Place apples in a bowl and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. 

Add sugar and cinnamon and cook for another 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until apples have softened and the liquid has thickened slightly.  Serve warm.

Shown here with pork chops.