Baked Apples

Baked Apples

Most apples work for this recipe, but some are better than others. I prefer Cameo or Pink Lady, however it also depends what time of year it is, and what’s available in your area.

I prefer to keep this nut-free, but I can see adding some toasted walnut or pecan pieces with the raisins.

For SCD, use honey. To make this dairy-free, leave out the butter.

I bake these for a full hour because I like my apples really soft, almost like apple sauce. If you want them a bit firmer, pull them out of the oven after about 45 to 50 minutes.

Ingredients

• 4 medium-size apples
• 2 tablespoons (23 g) salted butter
• 1/2 cup (75 g) raisins
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 teaspoons (85 g) honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 cup water

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C , or gas mark 6).
2. Using a spoon or other kitchen tool, scoop a small amount of the core of each apple, removing only enough to remove the seeds.
3. Place the apples in a baking dish.
4. Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the center of each apple, and then pack it with raisins. Add any extra raisins to the bottom of the dish.
5. Pour 1 teaspoon of honey into each apple center, and the sprinkle the cinnamon and nutmeg over the top of each apple.
6. Pour 1 cup of water on the bottom of the baking dish.
7. Bake for 1 hour.
8. Serve warm or cool.
9. Store in the refrigerator for a week or so.

Serves 4