Baked Apples

Based on https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/baked_apples/

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Ingredients

• 4 large red baking apples (2 apples)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (2 tbsp)
• 1 tsp cinnamon (1/2 tsp)
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, option (2 tbsp)
• 1/4 cup chopped raisins (2 tbsp)
• 1/4 tbsp butter per apple
• 3/4 cup boiling water (3/4 cup)

Recipe

• Preheat oven to 375F
• Core the apples leaving the bottom 1/2 inch intact
• Place the brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped raisins, and chopped pecans (if using) in a small bowl and stir to combine. Place the apples in a baking dish and fill with the mixture
• On each apple, place a 1/4 tbsp of butter on top of the sugar
• Pour the boiling water into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 30-45 minutes, until tender but not overcooked and mushy. When done, baste with juices from the pan

Notes

• Try to look for Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious, or Jonagold