My favorite part about these baked apples is the gooey syrup that oozes out when you cut a slice of the apple– perfect for dunking individual slices. YUM!!
2applessuch as Fuji, Gala, or Golden Delicious (preferably organic since apples are on the dirty dozen list)
2TBdried fruitor nuts, I like to add cranberries, raisins, and pecans, optional
1/4cupapple juiceor water, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut out the cores of the apples (this tool is handy) about 3⁄4 of the way down. Make sure not to cut all the way through or the good stuff will fall out the bottom when it melts!
Mix together all the ingredients and plug into your apples. Usually we sprinkle the top with more cinnamon.
Place apples on cookie sheet (or muffin pan) and put it in the oven for 30 minutes. For extra-tender apples add the apple juice or water to the sheet.
Take apples out and allow to cool a few minutes before serving.
Yields two apples; can easily double or triple recipe as needed.