There are always lonely fresh apples that just get a bit too sad to put in the lunch box. Desserts are requested, but often packed with unhelpful high GI sugars and pre-bedtime consumption never helps with sleep! If you don't know what to do with old apples, this good old recipe can solve waste, sleep and sweet requests all in one hit.
To top it off, the kids can get involved and put their own preferences on their apple ingredients. Minutes to prepare and it is easy to put on a timer in the oven while you eat dinner, there is a lot to love about baked sweet apples.
Tools
- Apple corer
- Baking tray or pan
- Foil
- Measuring cups
- Mixing bowls and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 green or granny smith apples, whole and cored
- Juice from one lemon
- 1/3 cup sultanas
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tsp mixed spice
- 2 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
2. Core apples, place in a baking dish or tray and put lemon juice into the cored hole.
3. Mix all other ingredients and spoon into apple holes.
4. Cover with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes.
5. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes more.
6. Serve warm and top your juicy baked apples with custard or caramel sauce. (For an extra treat, you can top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream)
This easy baked apple recipe is just one of the many delicious desserts you can make using fresh or leftover apples.
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