hmmmmmm.... i'm going to have to try these in the oven.... sounds delish

for the kidlet, i do a 1/2 apple with the seasonings you listed below in the
microwave for 2 min....... he seems to love them and i'm happy he's eating
fruit or veggies!!! (kids!)

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"Gregory Gadow" > wrote in message
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> I'll be posting a full dinner menu this week. If everyone likes, I'll do
>
> this when I have the recipes done up. Most of these are ones I've put
> together myself, so I have no idea what the exact carb counts are. I've
> tried to be good, though.
>
> And is anyone reading these? I've not gotten any feedback; If I'm
> wasting my time, I won't bother putting together these menus.
>
> Northwest Autumn Dinner
>
> Mon (Appetizer): Stuffed Mushrooms
> Tue (Soup or Salad): Cabbage and Carrot Salad
> Wed (Side Dish): Shallots in Red Wine Sauce
> Thu (Entree): Herbed Pork Loin Roast
> Fri (Dessert): BAKED APPLES
>
> A warm indulgence for those cool, early evenings. Serve with a bit of
> whipped cream if you are feeling particularly extravegant.
>
> 4 medium sized baking apples*
> 1/4 cp butter
> 2 Tbsp brown sugar or sugar substitute
> 2 tsp ground cinnamon
> 1/2 tsp ground cloves
>
> Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
>
> Core the apples, but do not cut through the bottoms. You want to leave a
> "well" to hold in the seasonings. Peel the apples, if desired.
>
> In a small bowl, combine thoroughly the butter, sugar and spices. Put
> the apples in a 9 x 9 pan; put the butter mixture evenly in to the
> hollowed cores. Sprinkle the tops with a bit of extra cinnamon, if
> desired, and put 1/2 cup of water in to the bottom of the pan. Cover the
> pan with foil and bake until the apples are tender throughout, about
> 30-40 minutes. Serve warm.
>
> * Baking apples tend to be tart and can hold up to baking without
> falling apart. Pippins and Granny Smiths work well and are widely
> available; Red and Golden delicious tend to fall apart and tend to fall
> over because of their shape. Still, feel free to try your favorites.
>
> --
> Gregory Gadow
>
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