Baked Spiced Apples

Baked Spiced Apples

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The best baking apples offer a balance of sweet and tart flavors and has a flesh that doesn't break down in the oven while baking. Apples are full of soluble fiber; the kind that can help lower blood cholesterol levels and assist in creating a healthy gut. Their peel or skin contains polyphenols which have antioxidant effects. They're also loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. Adding walnuts to this dessert provides additional healthy fats, protein, and fiber. Oh and wait, your home will smell amazing as these bake in the oven. You won't need a Fall candle when you cook this aromatic recipe!

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time40 mins
 3 tbsp raisins
 3 tbsp walnutsfinely chopped
 ¼ tsp orange zestgrated
 ¼ cup orange juicefresh squeezed
 1 tbsp butter
 ¼ cup maple sugaror local honey
 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
 ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
 ¼ tsp ground ginger
 2 large baking applestry Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Jonagold, or Braeburn
1

Combine raisins, nuts and orange zest in a small bowl and set aside.

2

In a small saucepan bring maple syrup (or honey), orange juice, butter, and spices to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3

Rinse and dry baking apples. cut the top off and core the apples. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4

Add the saucepan contents to the bowl of raisins, nuts and orange zest and stir to incorporate. Pour the mixture over the apples making sure to fill up the center. Add the apple tops to the apples and pour any remaining ingredients along the sides of the apples.

5

Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 Minutes or until apples are tender. Let stand for 10 minutes and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size

1 apple

Ingredients

 3 tbsp raisins
 3 tbsp walnutsfinely chopped
 ¼ tsp orange zestgrated
 ¼ cup orange juicefresh squeezed
 1 tbsp butter
 ¼ cup maple sugaror local honey
 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
 ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
 ¼ tsp ground ginger
 2 large baking applestry Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Jonagold, or Braeburn

Directions

1

Combine raisins, nuts and orange zest in a small bowl and set aside.

2

In a small saucepan bring maple syrup (or honey), orange juice, butter, and spices to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3

Rinse and dry baking apples. cut the top off and core the apples. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4

Add the saucepan contents to the bowl of raisins, nuts and orange zest and stir to incorporate. Pour the mixture over the apples making sure to fill up the center. Add the apple tops to the apples and pour any remaining ingredients along the sides of the apples.

5

Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 Minutes or until apples are tender. Let stand for 10 minutes and serve warm.

Notes

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