Sweet Apples In The Oven

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A simple and homey dessert that is always satisfying as well as guilt-free. In belgium, a baked apple is a traditional accompaniment to many pork and game dishes. But if you feel extravagant, you can transform the simple baked apples into a special dessert by serving them with creme anglaise (see recipe i posted). From everybody eats well in belgium.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400.

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Butter a gratin dish just large enough to hold the apples.

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Using a sharp knife or an apple corer , core each apple without cutting all the way through to the bottom.

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Arrange the apples in the buttered gratin dish and fill each one with 1 tbs sugar and 1 tbs butter.

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Sprinkle with cinnamon if using.

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Add a little water , to make a thin layer , to the bottom of the dish.

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Bake until the apples are soft but still hold their shape , 30-35 minutes.

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Serve warm or lukewarm.

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Variations: soak 2 tbs raisins or surrants in 2 tbs dark rum or cognace.

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Spoon these into the apples along with the sugar and butter before baking.

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Chop a small handful of unsalted nuts and add to the butter and sugar filling.

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Ingredients

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apples, dark brown sugar, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon