Glazed Apples

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water and 1/2 cup sugar to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Add apples and simmer, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Transfer apples with a slotted spoon to a rack set over a baking pan, reserving poaching syrup, and drain apples 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Preheat broiler.
5. 5
   Arrange apple wedges in 1 layer in a flameproof shallow baking pan and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sugar.
6. 6
   Broil about 6 inches from heat, rotating pan occasionally and basting twice with poaching syrup, until apples are lightly browned on edges, 3 to 5 minutes.