Guilt Free Baked Apples For 2 Recipes

APPLE CRISP FOR TWO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 (10-oz) ovenproof ramekins with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, mix all Topping ingredients except butter. With fork, mix in melted butter until crumbly; reserve.
• In another medium bowl, mix Filling ingredients. Divide filling evenly between ramekins. Top each with half of the topping, mounding the topping (it will settle during baking).
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is brown. Serve warm.

BAKED APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C).
• Using a handheld or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, or simply using a fork or spoon, beat/mash the butter, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together until combined. Stir in the oats, then the raisins/dried cranberries/nuts, if using. Set aside.
• This can be tricky, but I recommend using a sharp paring knife and a spoon. (Or an apple corer.) I find cookie scoops can easily break or crack the apples. Using a sharp paring knife, cut around the core, about halfway or 3/4 down into the apple. Use a spoon to carefully dig out the core. Takes a bit of patience and arm muscle. Once the core is out, use a spoon to dig out any more seeds.
• Place cored apples in an 8-inch or 9-inch baking pan, cake pan, or pie dish. Spoon filling into each apple, filling all the way to the top. Pour warm water into the pan around the apples. The water helps prevent the apples from drying out and burning.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes or until apples appear slightly soft. Bake longer for softer, mushier baked apples. The time depends on how firm your apples were and how soft you want them to be.
• Remove apples from the oven and, if desired, baste the outside of the apples with juices from the pan. This adds a little moisture to the skin, but it's completely optional.
• Serve warm with salted caramel, whipped cream, or ice cream. Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

GUILT-FREE BAKED APPLE EXPRESS

Steps:

• 1. Cut apple into 8 or 12 slices (like quarters).
• 2. Place apple slices in a sandwich bag.
• 3. Sprinkle 1 packet of Stevia (or Truvia, based on preference) into bag over apple slices.
• 4. Coat slices with ground cinnamon (not cinnamon sugar).
• 5. Shake bag contents until slices are coated.
• 6. Remove and place slices on microwave safe dish and put in the microwave for 2-3 mins.

GUILT FREE BAKED APPLES FOR 2

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cut the top and bottom off of apples and core - pour lemon juice over apples.
• In a bowl mix oatmeal, egg white, cinnamon and honey.
• Place the stuffed apples on a baking sheet and cover with foil.
• Bake for about 40 mins until tender.
• Remove from the oven and top with vanilla yogurt.