Sweet Apples in the Oven
Ingredients
4 firm apples such as Matsu, McIntosh, or Granny Smith
4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
pinch of ground cinnamon or ginger (optional)
Procedure
1Preheat the oven to 400F. Butter a gratin dish just large enough
to hold the apples.
Using a sharp paring knife or an apple corer, core each apple without cutting all the way through to the bottom.
Arrange the apples in the buttered gratin dish and fill each one with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon if using. Add a little water, to make a thin layer, to the bottom of the dish.
Bake until the apples are soft but still hold their shape, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve warm or lukewarm.
Using a sharp paring knife or an apple corer, core each apple without cutting all the way through to the bottom.
Arrange the apples in the buttered gratin dish and fill each one with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon if using. Add a little water, to make a thin layer, to the bottom of the dish.
Bake until the apples are soft but still hold their shape, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve warm or lukewarm.