Cinnamon Maple Baked Apples

Warm baked apples filled with raisins and walnuts, then sweetened with Northern Reach Maple Cinnamon Infused Maple Syrup.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 35–45 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 medium baking apples, such as Honeycrisp, Cortland, or Granny Smith
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup Northern Reach Maple Cinnamon Infused Maple Syrup, divided
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Core each apple, leaving the bottom intact so the filling stays inside. Place the apples upright in a small baking dish.
3. In a bowl, combine the walnuts, raisins, butter, optional ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of Northern Reach Maple Cinnamon Infused Maple Syrup.
4. Pack the walnut and raisin mixture firmly into the center of each apple.
5. Drizzle the remaining maple syrup over the tops of the apples and filling.
6. Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish. Cover loosely with foil.
7. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10–20 minutes, until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
8. Spoon some of the warm maple juices from the baking dish over each apple before serving.

Serve warm on its own, or with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a spoonful of Greek yogurt.

Tip: For an extra maple finish, drizzle a little additional Northern Reach Maple Cinnamon Infused Maple Syrup over the apples just before serving.