Basic Baked Apples

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 4 large tart apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar (packed), honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp butter, optional
• 1 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

Using melon baller, core apples to within 1/4-inch of bottom. Place apples in 9-inch Pyrex pie pan or 8-inch square baking dish. Divide sugar, cinnamon and butter evenly among apple cavities. Pour water into dish.

Bake apples at 350 F 1 hour or until very soft, basting frequently with cooking liquid. Let cool slightly before serving.