Ginger Baked Apples

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a casserole dish (big enough to hold 2 apples) with nonstick cooking spray.
2. 2
   Peel apples halfway down from stem end. Core apples without cutting through the bottom.
3. 3
   Place in casserole.
4. 4
   Mix ginger and butter in small bowl. Spoon half of the mixture into each apple.
5. 5
   Stir all remaining ingredients in small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and syrup boils.
6. 6
   Pour over apples.
7. 7
   Bake 30-40 minutes.
8. 8
   Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
9. 9
   NOTE: May be covered loosely with plastic wrap and done in microwave (on high about 6 minutes) and then remove plastic wrap and put apples under preheated broiler for about 2 minutes.