Baked Apples

Baked apples are NOT boring. No, they aren't. I know you are all picturing something your granny served you when you had a cold. It was probably mushy and served with warm milk. Eww. Mine aren't like that. Nope. I love them. I make several variations but the one thing I always keep the same is that I make them in the crock pot. It keeps them moist and non-mushy. Plus, if I'm making dinner in the oven these can be cooking at the same time and served up warm anytime I like.

One of the things that I also do occasionally is slice the apples. My kids have a difficult time eating a whole baked apple with the skin intact so I tried cutting them up and it's the exact same taste. Plus, I can spoon them over waffles, ice cream or yogurt. Mmmmm. I make mine without nuts because of allergies but feel free to add pecans or walnuts to yours. They are sooooooo yummy. Any dried fruit is fine too. I used raisins this time but dates, cherries, apricots would all be good too. I love to substitute. I rarely make a recipe the same way twice. It's a thing I have. I do it with my hair too....but that's another story.

First, slice apples and place in your crock pot.

Next, add your cinnamon, brown sugar, flour, and raisins. Stir.

Dot with butter. Real butter. Not fake stuff. I don't want to see any pictures of Fabio on the packaging! Put the lid on and cook on High for 2-3 hours. When they are soft but still hold a shape they're done.

They look like this. Mmmmmm. Or............with a little whipped cream and toasted pecans. Don't judge me, man. Pick it up and eat it. You'll like it.

Baked Apples

5 gala apples, sliced

2 Tbs. all purpose flour

1/4-1/3 cup brown sugar, I always use less but that's me

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 cup raisins

1 Tbs. butter, sliced

Place apples in crock pot. Add flour, sugar, cinnamon and raisins. Stir. Dot with butter. Cover and cook on High for 2-3 hrs. Serve as is or with whipped cream, nuts, ice cream. It can be spooned over waffles and pancakes too.