Baked Apples
These baked apples offer a comforting taste of history, with a simple preparation that highlights the natural sweetness of the fruit. The combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and raisins creates a warm, inviting flavor profile, perfect for a cozy dessert. Serve them cold, or elevate the experience with a glaze and whipped cream for an extra special treat.
Ingredients
- 4 apples Large, juicy apples (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 4 tablespoons Brown sugar (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Raisins (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 4 cloves Whole cloves (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 cup Water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 large Egg whites (For glaze, if desired. Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar (For glaze, if desired. Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 cup Whipped cream (For serving, if desired. Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Wash and core the apples, removing the core from the top, leaving the bottom intact.
- 2Fill each cored apple with brown sugar, cinnamon, and raisins. Place a clove in each apple. Arrange the apples in a deep baking dish. Pour water into the dish and sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top of each apple. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and slightly broken.
- 3Carefully remove the baked apples to a serving dish and pour the syrup from the baking dish over them. Serve cold. If desired, glaze with beaten egg whites and powdered sugar, and serve with whipped cream.