Baked Apples with Rosemary and Honey

Categories: Dessert, Fruit

Ingredients

• 2-3 tablespoons dry toasted almond slices or chopped walnuts
• 2 teaspoons melted butter (optional and to taste)
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary leaves
• 4 tart eating apples, peeled and cut in half, cores scooped out
• 1/2 cup honey or to taste
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Dry roast the sliced almonds in a heavy pan until they just begin to color. Set aside in a bowl.

3. Generously smear a baking dish or cookie sheet with butter and sprinkle with rosemary. Take the apples and roll them around on the pan to coat with a little of the butter and herbs.

4. Place them cut side down in the dish. Drizzle them with the honey, and add the water to the bottom of the dish.

5. Bake in the center of the oven for about 30 – 40 minutes. About halfway through, carefully flip the apples over and baste them with the pan juices. Continue to bake until the apples are soft, and a bit caramelized on top. Let them cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

6. Serve sprinkled with the toasted almonds, and with thick yogurt or ice cream.

7. To learn more about ingredients in this recipe see our articles on almonds, butter, apples, honey, and rosemary.

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