Bourbon-Butterscotch Baked Apples

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Remove 1/2 -inch strip of peel around top of each apple, using vegetable peeler.

3. 3

   Arrange apples upright in shallow flameproof baking dish just large enough to accomodate apples.

4. 4

   Top apples with butter;sprinkle with brown sugar, then drizzle with bourbon.

5. 5

   Bake until apples are puffed and tender, basting occasionally with pan juices, 30 to 50 minutes, depending on type of apple.

6. 6

   Transfer apples to platter and keep warm.

7. 7

   Stir cream into baking pan and bring to a boil over high heat.

8. 8

   Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is reduced by half and coats spoon, 7 to 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

10. 10

    Spoon sauce onto serving plates.

11. 11

    Set apples in center and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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