Preheat a medium skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
Peel and quarter the apples.
Core each quarter.
Slice the apples up.
Add butter to the skillet, then apples.
Saute 7 or 8 minutes, add sugar, cinnamon and cloves and cook 2 minutes more.
Spoon the sauteed apples into dessert dishes and top with ice cream, whipped cream, and garnish with grated nutmeg.