Thursday, January 20, 2011

Apples for Dessert

I love dessert. I love it too much. Because I love dessert so much, I have been trying out things that are maybe...more healthy choices. It's all about the choices this year. So the following dessert is an adaptation of something I saw out of (don't judge me) Martha Stewart's Living.

Apples for Dessert:

2 Granny Smith Apples Cut in half and the core scooped out, so there is a small bowl in the center of the apple.
2 Tablespoons of Butter cut up into small cubes
2 Tablespoons of Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup of chopped mix nuts (I used almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds)
1 Tablespoon Flax Seed
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Honey
1/4 Cup of Oatmeal

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl mix all of the above ingredients together, except for the apples, until the butter is incorporated. The consistency should be similar to a crumble topping.

Cut the apples in half and scoop out the core so you have a small bowl in the center of the apple. Turn each half over and slice a piece off so that the apple can sit flat in a baking dish. Do not peel apple.

Put the 4 halves in a small baking dish. Fill each apple with the mixture. You can completely cover it, so it's not just in the core. Bake at 375 degrees until apples are soft and topping is crisp - about 30 minutes.

It's delicious by itself, or with ice cream. It's also a VERY easy dessert to make.

Enjoy!

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