Recipe: Baked Apples Stuffed with Pecans and Cinnamon Sugar

BAKED APPLES STUFFED WITH PECANS AND CINNAMON SUGAR

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened, divided use
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
1 Tbsp. white granulated sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. lemon zest, finely grated
4 Gala or baking apples
Whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a small glass baking dish with 2 Tbsp. of the butter.

Combine the pecans, sugars, cinnamon, and lemon zest in a small bowl; set aside.

Slice 1/4-inch off the bottoms of the apples (so they stand up straight) and core them. Fill the center of each apple with a quarter of the pecan mixture. Dot each apple with the remaining butter. Place the apples in the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until soft.

Serve with freshly whipped cream, if desired.

Makes 4 servings
From: Judy/AZ - 09-14-97