Ultra Pro Baked Apples

SERVES: 4-6
COOKING TIME: 35-40 MINUTES
DIFFICULTY: EASY
COST: LOW

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup oats
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon blend
• 4 tbsp. butter, melted
• 6 small-medium Granny Smith apples
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/3 cup maple syrup

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 375F / 190c
2. To prepare topping, place oats through butter into base of Power Chef System fitted with blade attachment. Cover and pull cord 6-8 times, until pecans are chopped and ingredients mixed. Set aside.
3. Using a Chef Series Pro Paring knife, cut off the top of each apple (about a 1/4 inch slice) and reserve. Then cut core down to about 1/2 inch from apple bottom. Remove thin slice from bottom of apple so it stands up.
4. Pack 1/4 cup topping into apple, replace apple top. Repeat with remaining 5 apples and arrange in Cover from Ultra Pro Lasagne Pan
5. Combine apple juice and maple syrup. Pour into bottom of Ultra Pro Cover
6. Bake 25-40 minutes, or until apple is fork tender. Drizzle apple juice/syrup glaze over apples and serve warm