4 to 5 good size apples
1 mild onion
4 or 5 heaping tsp. brown sugar
3 tsp. butter
Cinnamon to taste

Use an apple that retains its shape when cooking. Choose onion about the size of an apple and slice into a skillet with some water. Cover. Cook unitl onion is almost done. Slice unpared, but cored apples, about 1/4 inch thick over the onions. Add brown sugar, sprinkle cinnamon over top. Stir. Cut butter into bits over the mixture. Add a little more water. Cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender. Remove cover and cook down liquid until syrup like. Watch carefully so it doesn't scorch.