Sure, you can just sprinkle some cinnamon on any old apple, pat a dab of butter inside, and bake at 350 degrees F, but Chef James Brockman has created a filling of dried apricots and pecans that is irresistible. We chose bright green Granny Smith apples because their crisp, mouthwatering tartness comes through especially well when baked. But the recipe is equally good when made with Golden Delicious apples.
step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
step 2In a small bowl, combine the nutmeg, allspice, cloves, ginger, apricots, toasted pecans, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
step 3Stir this mixture together until ingredients are evenly combined. (This will be your stuffing.)
step 4Peel the apples, but leave on substantial stripes of skin for color.
step 5With a melon baller, make a well in the apple far enough down to remove the seeds. Leave the bottom of the apple intact so the stuffing does not leak out.
step 6Spray a 10 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Add the apples upright and fill with stuffing.
step 7Bake the apples at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes, or until tender.
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Diane, SC Johnson home care expert