Baked Apples

I'm always looking for new breakfast ideas.  This week I came across Cara's recipe for slow cooker baked apples.  It was just what I needed - grain and nut free and easy prep.

I was going to make them in the crockpot, but then I changed my  mind.  Since I was only making a few I didn't want to get my big crockpot dirty.  So I just prepped them this morning and baked them in the oven.

So easy and so delicious!  Justin said they were great.  He had his topped with homemade vanilla yogurt.

I will definitely be making these again.  Such a great idea for a healthy breakfast.  I didn't follow the recipe exactly since I was going from memory when I made it.  It still turned out great.

The next time I make it I might modify things and just do a pan of sliced baked apples**.  Then you don't have to worry about the apples opening/the toppings falling out.  And you can serve up as much or as little as you want.  Plus I don't have to worry about a picky eater complaining about apple peels :P

Baked Apples

6 medium apples

¼ cup raisins

¼ cup honey (I also added a little organic cane sugar)

1 tsp. cinnamon

6 Tbsp. coconut oil, butter, or ghee (I forgot this...oops)

 

Core apples. To core, using an apple corer or paring knife, cut around the core (about ¼ inch from the stem all the way around) but leave about half an inch at the bottom. Use the knife to ‘drill out’ the core.

 

Divide raisins, honey, cinnamon, and coconut oil between the apples.

 

Place apples in a crock pot and add ½ inch of water. Cook on low overnight and enjoy a hot breakfast in the morning!

 

Alternatively, bake covered at 350 degrees in a glass dish for 45 minutes-1 hour in the morning.

 

**Next time I will try peeling and slicing the apples.  Place them in a buttered baking dish.  Sprinkle with cinnamon, honey and raisins.  Cover and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

Top with with cream, yogurt, coconut milk, or just eat plain.