(Courtesy of Ines Chattas, culinary director, UN Plaza Grill, NYC)

6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced

• 1 large onion, minced.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt.
• 1 demi spoon white pepper
• 1 piece cinnamon stick
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 demi spoon nutmeg

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
2. Add onion, and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in apples, salt and pepper, sugar, and lemon zest, cooking for about 3 minutes.
4. Then add vinegar and bring to a boil, then reduce to a vigorous simmer, and cook, partially covered, until apples are tender, about 10 minutes.

Serve warm or room temperature.

The UN Plaza Grill, located at 845 UN Plaza, (1st Ave. at 47th St.), is open Sunday through Thursday for dinner from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 212-223-1801, www.unplazagrill.com.

Offering continental and Mediterranean cuisine, the space features two private rooms, large dining area, private booths and sushi bar. OU-Kosher Certified.