Manzanas Horneadas con canela
(Cinnamon baked apples)

Ingredients:

• 4 large ripe apples
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup apple juice

Preparation:

Peel the apples. Core each apple carefully, so as to remove the center portion while leaving a cup-like fruit where you can add other ingredients.

Place apples upright in a shallow ovenproof dish. Pour 1/2 tablespoon sugar into cavity of each apple. Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon butter into each apple.

Heat 1/2 cup apple juice just to boiling. Pour into dish, surrounding the apples.

Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally with its own liquid.