Parmesan Crisp Baked Apples Recipe

By carol gorman

Ingredients

• 2 small Braeburn or Gala apples
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Dash ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• Honey, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350&deg. Cut a 1/4-in. slice off top of each apple. Core apples, leaving bottoms intact; place in a microwave-safe 8-in. square baking dish. Microwave, covered, 3-4 minutes or until tender.

In a small bowl, mix cheese, oats, flour, brown sugar and nutmeg; stir in melted butter until crumbly. Carefully fill apples with oat mixture. Bake, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until topping is golden brown. If desired, drizzle with honey.
Yield: 2 servings.