Baked Apples

Name: Baked Apples
Ingredients: 6 same-size Granny Smith apples; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup apple juice; 6 sprigs fresh mint; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter; 1 cup light brown sugar; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

11 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

6 same-size Granny Smith apples
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup apple juice
6 sprigs fresh mint
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2

Core apples, being sure not to puncture bottom of apples, so the juices will remain.
3

Skin 1/2 inch around top of apples at the opening.
4

Fill each cavity with a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.
5

Top each apple with a teaspoon of butter.
6

Place apples in casserole dish and pour apple juice around them.
7

Bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours.
8

Melt butter; add brown sugar and evaporated milk in saucepan over medium heat.
9

Cook until bubbly, stirring constantly.
10

Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
11

Remove from heat.
12

Add vanilla.
13

Place apples in individual compote dishes and top each with an ample amount of caramel sauce and a sprig of mint.
14

Serve immediately.