It’s a baked apple kind of day, don’t you think? Here’s an easy way to make some — it’s so versatile - if you don’t want nuts add more chopped dried fruit: BAKED APPLES 4 large baking apples half a lemon 1/2 cup chopped dates (or raisins) 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds or hazelnuts 4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup 1 cup orange juice, apple juice or cider cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil, cut into 4 pieces Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Wash the apples, then remove the core and seeds, leaving about 1/2-inch on the bottom. Peel the apples 1/2 of the way down from the stem end on top, then rub the cut surfaces with the cut side of the lemon. Put the apples in a baking dish. In a small bowl, mix the dates, nuts, one tablespoon of the honey or maple syrup and 3-4 tablespoons of the juice. Stuff this mixture into the apple hollows. Pour the remaining honey and the remaining juice over the apples. Sprinkle the apples lightly with cinnamon. Dot the tops with butter. Bake the apples for about 45 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan juices, or until the apples are tender. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 4 #bakedapple #bakedapples #datestuffedbakedapple #stuffedbakedapples #fallbaking #autumnbaking https://www.instagram.com/p/CVxlzQVLSHt/?utm_medium=tumblr
