Ingredients:
4 medium rome apples or 4 medium granny smith apples, cored to within a 1/2 inch of base
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lemons, juice and zest of
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup broken walnut pieces, toasted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup apple cider
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Peel about 1/2 inch of skin from tops of apples with a vegetable peeler.
Cut a sliver off of the bottom of each apple so they will stand.
Brush the peeled part and the interior of each apple with lemon juice.
Cut 1 Tbsp of butter into 4 pieces and place a piece of it in each apple.
In a bowl, combine the lemon zest, remaining butter, brown sugar, raisins, walnuts and cinnamon.
Stuff apples with mixture and place them in a small baking dish.
Add cider and bake for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 65 min.