Ingredients
2 large apples, crisp, sweet
2 lb potatoes
2 tsp peanut oil
1 salt and pepper
1 red onion, chopped
1 nutmeg
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Core and thinly slice the apples;
thinly slice the potatoes. Heat oil and coat the bottom and sides of
a large, cast-iron skillet. As neatly as possible; place a layer of
potatoes in a spiral fashion, using half the potatoes. Sprinkle with
salt, pepper, and half the onion. Place a layer of apples slices.
Repeat the layering. Grate some nutmeg on the top and press the
mixture down with a plate. Remove the plate and bake until the apples
are temder and potatoes are crisp and borwn, about 35 to 40 minutes.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into wedges to serve.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Fruit; Vegetable
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