HOLIDAY BAKED APPLES

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These appetizing oven-baked apples from Paula Marchesi of Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania abound with fall flavor. The cored apples are filled with raisins, nuts and dried cranberries, then baked in a fragrant spiced sauce. Topped with white chocolate shavings, the apples will add a festive touch to your seasonal gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
2-1/2 cups reduced-calorie reduced-sugar cranberry juice
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup slivered almonds
8 medium tart apples
1/2 ounce white baking chocolate, shaved

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and ginger. Stir in the cranberry juice, syrup, lemon juice and almond extract until smooth; set aside. Combine the cranberries, raisins and almonds; set aside., Core apples, then peel top half off each. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Fill each apple with 2 tablespoons cranberry mixture. Pour the juice mixture over and around apples. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally. Reduce pan juices if desired. To serve, drizzle apples with pan juices and sprinkle with chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.