Cherry Ginger Nut Stuffed Apples

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   Use a knife or spoon to hollow out the apples, leaving approximately 1/2 inch apple in the bottom to keep filling from coming out.

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   Mix together pecans, dried cherries, brown sugar, crystalized ginger, cinnamon, cloves and sea salt. Fill apples with nut mixture.

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   At this point you can put it in an airtight container and wrap with plastic wrap to keep for a couple of days.

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   Put apples in a baking dish and add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil on top.

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   Bake in a 350-degree oven for 40 minutes.

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   Serving suggestions: Great for breakfast, as a side dish with dinner, or with a spinach salad tossed with a warm cider dressing.

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   Everyone knows that having an apple a day keeps the doctor away but did you know that if you ate one each day it can lower your serum cholesterol levels by 8-11%? Apples are rich in fiber and flavonoids which help decrease heart disease. Pecans are cholesterol free, nutrient-dense and are packed with antioxidants.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.