Baked Cranberry Apples

By Hklbrries

These baked apples glow with the jewel-like color of cranberries.

Rome Beauty, Northern Spy and Cortland bake to a deep red hue. Jonagold, Braeburn and Fuji hold their shapes well when baked, but cooking times vary. Typically about 1 hour for Jonagold, a little longer for Braeburn, and up to 2 hours for the denser Fuji.

Ingredients

• 4 large tart apples
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt

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 maple syrup, cranberries and cardamom evenly among apple cavities. Pour cider into dish.

Bake apples at 350 F 1 hour or until very soft but not split, basting frequently with cooking liquid. Let cool slightly, then serve with a dollop of yogurt over each.