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With the fall quickly approaching, we are blessed to live in an
area with an abundance of delicious apples. For a warm
and comforting after school snack or an easy weekday
dessert baked apples are sure to delight.
• 4 apples
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 3 Tbsp raisins
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 lemon
• pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 350F. Core apples (I like gala, but choose what ever is local and
fresh), be sure to vent the apples with paring knife or fork (designs can be a hit with
kids). While coring, leave the base intact, so that the apple can hold the filling.
Mix chopped walnuts, cinnamon, maple syrup, raisins, 1/2 lemon and salt together
and stuff apples (try to keep raisins tucked into core, so they don't get too brown).
Place apples in a baking dish with a couple inch rim, squeeze lemon over apples
(and on designs if applicable) to prevent browning. Fill the baking dish with 1-2" water
and place in the oven for 40-45 minutes. They should be soft, but still intact when poked
with a knife.
As you experiment with this recipe, you can get more creative with the
filling - varying spices maybe to include cardamom, cloves, or nutmeg, possibly
choosing different nuts and dried fruit and maybe even using apple cider (possibly
spiked with brandy) instead of water for the cooking liquid.
This comforting snack is sure to be a crowd pleaser and a healthy satisfying
treat for kids and adults alike. Enjoy!
This recipe was created by Nourish to Heal, a sister brand to The Clean Plate Kitchen. Owner and dietitian, Nicole Piazza, MS, RD,
has more recipes and wellness advice available on social media @nourishtoheal and available to taste at The Clean Plate Kitchen.
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