Ginger Baked Apples

1. 1

   Peel apples halfway down from stem end.

2. 2

   Core apples without cutting through bottom.

3. 3

   Place in broilerproof and microwave-safe casserole.

4. 4

   Mix ginger and butter in small bowl.

5. 5

   Spoon half of ginger mixture into each apple.

6. 6

   Stir all remaining ingredients except cream in small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and syrup boils.

7. 7

   Pour syrup over apples.

8. 8

   Cover casserole loosely with plastic wrap.

9. 9

   Microwave on high until apples are tender, rotating casserole twice, about 6 minutes.

10. 10

    Uncover; spoon juices over.

11. 11

    Preheat broiler.

12. 12

    Broil apples until tops are glazed and syrup bubbles, about 2 minutes.

13. 13

    Serve apples with whipped cream, if desired.

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