Baked Apple Dessert Recipe
Baked apples look a lot more difficult to make than they actually are, so they are a great dinner party dessert. And as they have apples in them, you know you are helping your guests/family/friends to be that much healthier - remember the adage an apple a day keeps the doctor away! Perfect for a autumn or winter pudding, kids and adults alike will love this - and it's a great way to combine a few of your five a day. We use cranberries and pecans for our filling but feel free to experiment with other ingredients.

Ingredients
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4 apples
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50g dried cranberries/craisins
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50g fresh cranberries
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50g chopped pecans
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125ml maple syrup
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150ml cider
Method
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Preheat oven to 180c/gas mark 4
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Cut the lid from the top of the apple, core it and then cut around the equator of the apple.
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Combine the cranberries, pecans, and the maple syrup together until thorughly mixed.
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Place the bottom half of the apples on an oven-safe tin/dish and stuff with cranberry/pecan mixture.
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Replace apple lids, top off with some more of the cranberry mixture and pour cider over the stuffed apples.
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Drizzle with any remaining syrup.
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Bake for 30-40 minutes, basting the apples with cider every 10 minutes.