Baked Apricot Apples

Perfect for fall when apples are at their peak!

INGREDIENTS

4 medium Pippin or Granny Smith apples
5 t frozen apple juice concentrate
1/2 t cinnamon
1/8 t nutmeg
8 t raisins
1/2 C B & R Farms Diced Dried Blenheim Apricots*
1/2 C walnut pieces
Optional: 4 t dried cranberries
1/2 C vanilla yogurt or whipping cream

*Soak apricots in warm water for 10 minutes, draining before adding to recipe.

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325F.

Core the apples leaving the bottom intact (so filling doesn’t fall out) & place in baking dish.

Mix frozen juice, cinnamon & nutmeg.

Fill cavity of apple with 1-2 t dried fruit & nuts.

Pour 1 t of juice/spice mixture over the fruit/nut mix.

Pour 1/2” of water around apples & bake for about 20 min. until tender.

Serve warm or cold, top with vanilla yogurt or whipping cream, if desired.