Baked Fall Apples

For years I've resisted buying

this apple peeler/corer/slicer.

They used to be more expensive,

and I didn't know if I would use it enough

to make it worth the money.

Now they are 19.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond,

 and with the $5 off coupon they send in the mail,

it was only $16.00

It was so easy to use, and as you can see,

Gary gave it his OK.

Here is the Recipe:

1 tablespoon butter, divided

3 large baking apples*

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 cup white granulated sugar

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using part of the butter, generously butter a 9x9 baking dish, set aside.   Wash, core and slice apples in half. Thinly slice each apple half (do not peel). Arrange apple halves in buttered dish, slightly fanning the slices (peel side up). Combine water and lemon juice, pour over apples. Place dots of butter on apples.

(This picture is doubled in a 9x13 pan)

Stir together white sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples.

Cover dish and bake 40-55 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove from oven and allow to partially cool.

Serve warm.  Enjoy.

* Good baking apples include Cortland, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Rome Beauty, Winesap, and others. Check with your local producer for suggestions. Pink or red skinned apples will produce an attractive pink color.

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I got the recipe at http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=204&sid=8121938 and they served it with half and half.  

We used it on top of french toast, but would also be a good alternative to apple pie for dessert.  Here are the comparisons:

"A single slice of pie - without the delicious ice cream or cheese is high in fat. Baked apples can be a nice treat. Look at the comparison.  - Apple Pie: 411-600 calories and 19-30 grams of fat per 1/8 slice - Baked Apple with half and half: 170 calories and 6 grams of fat - Baked Apple with 1 oz cheese: 230 calories and 11 grams of fat, and, 20% calcium"  (Nutrition analysis includes half and half. Serves 6)