TANGY BAKED APPLES

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When the weather turns cooler in fall, these baked apples from my mom are sure to warm you up. Our family enjoys them with turkey, pork...even meat loaf. My husband and I like to add a bit more horseradish for extra zip. -Dee Poppie, Gilman, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 medium tart apples
2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1/4 cup water

Steps:

Cut apples in half lengthwise; remove cores. Brush with 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Combine the brown sugar, ketchup, butter, horseradish and remaining lemon juice. Top each apple half with 2 tablespoons ketchup mixture. Pour water around apples., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.