Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. golden raisins
• 1 tbsp. brandy
• 3 apples, like Macintosh, Pink Lady or Golden Delicious, peeled & chopped
• 2 tbsp. raw sugar
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• ¼ cup apple juice
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 tsp. butter
• dash of salt
• 12 pecan halves, toasted & chopped

Steps

1. Soak raisins in brandy.
2. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, bring to a boil rest of ingredients except butter & pecans
3. Reduce heat to med. low, cover & cook 20 -25 min. till apples very soft, stirring occasionally.
4. Increase heat to med. Add butter & cook uncovered for 6 min. to brown apples a little.
5. Add pecans and raisins with brandy. Cook 1 more min.
6. Serve warm or cool and chill. Keep in refrigerator.

**Tip: To toast pecans, lay on cookie sheet and bake in 375 deg. oven for 5 min. till darker in color.

Serves: 2-3 cups

Credit: Camille Van Sant