Maple Apples with Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 2  granny smith apples cored peeled cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 0.3 cup maple syrup pure
• 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 1 pint whipped cream 
• 0.5 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. Place a medium skillet over medium heat.
2. Add walnuts and cook, shaking pan often, until nuts are golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Transfer to a plate to cool.
4. Melt butter in same skillet over medium heat.
5. Add apples, cinnamon and vanilla and cook, stirring frequently, until apples are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in maple syrup and continue to cook until syrup thickens, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
6. Transfer to a bowl and set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
7. Divide ice cream among 4 bowls. Top with apples and sprinkle with walnuts.
8. Serve immediately.