Spiced Baked Apple with Walnuts

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F (145C).

2. 2

   Carefully cut a 1 in (5cm) slice from the top of each apple.

3. 3

   Rub cut surfaces of the apples with the lemon as you work.

4. 4

   Using an apple corer or a small, sharp knife, remove the core from each apple, leaving the bottom 1/4 in (3mm) intact.

5. 5

   Put the walnuts, butter, raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a food processor and pulse several times.

6. 6

   The mixture should be coarse, not pureed.

7. 7

   Fill each apple cavity with the walnut mixture and replace the tops.

8. 8

   Arrange the apples upright in a shallow, ovenproof dish, then pour in about 1/2 in (1cm) water.

9. 9

   Bake for 30 minutes or until the flesh is tender when pierced with the point of a knife.

10. 10

    When slightly cooled, carefully remove the apples from the baking dish, transfer them to serving plates, and serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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