6mediumbaking appleshoneycrisp, gala, golden delicious, jonagold or granny smith
1/2cupbrown sugar
1tspcinnamon
1/2tspnutmeg
1/4tspcloves
6tbspsalted butter
1cuphot water
vanilla ice creamfor topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and mix well.
Remove cores from the apples using a paring knife or corer, starting at the stem. Leave 1/2 inch intact at the base of each apple. Place the apples in the prepared pan in a single layer.
Divide the filling evenly between the apples. Top each stuffed apple with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle any extra sugar mixture over the tops.
Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until apples are tender but not mushy.
Place apples in individual bowls for serving. Spoon liquids from the dish over the tops, along with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Notes
If you love nuts and the crunch they add, add a 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts the mixture.
This treat is 100% gluten free, making it the perfect dessert for loved ones who are refraining from consuming wheat.
Consider adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the brown sugar mixture for added flavor.
Spoon liquids from the dish over the tops because it has a little caramely flavor that comes from the juices and spices baking together.
If you are worried about the insides of the apples turning brown as you are coring the rest, squirt just a tiny bit of lemon juice into them to keep the flesh fresh and white.
It's never wrong to make your own Salted Caramel Sauce to drizzle over your apples.