Baked Apples

Servings: about 4

Ingredients:

• 2 Ambrosia Gold® apples, unpeeled

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened

• ½ lemon, juiced

• ¼ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ cup sugar

• ¼ cup honey, or maple syrup

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375º F.

2. Slice each apple in half, crosswise.

3. Place the apples cut side up in a baking dish and dot with the butter.

4. Drizzle with the lemon juice.

5. Mix the cinnamon, salt and sugar in a small bowl to blend and then sprinkle on the top of each apple to coat.

6. Roast the apples for 20 to 30 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

7. Remove the apples from the oven and drizzle with the honey or maple syrup.

8. Allow the apples to cool slightly before serving.

Recipe by Lara Ferroni