Baked Apples

Here in Central New York our summer was cut short. The rain and drizzle began in early August; September has brought cooler nights and afternoon highs in the 60s and 70s (*F).

Although I feel a bit cheated and not quite done with summer, I'm trying to make the best of it while embracing all things autumn.

That means apples.



I bought two big apples and, since yesterday was cool and rainy, I decided to bake them for a satisfying dessert. Because they were so big, I cut them in half; adding oatmeal to the filling really gave it extra substance, fiber and chewiness.



The last remaining half-apple was a yummy breakfast this morning drizzled with a little milk--yum!


Baked Apples
serves 4

2 large cored apples and cut in half, or 4 small cored apples
1/3 cup brown sugar (I used brown sugar substitute)
1/3 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup raisins
pinch salt
few scrapes fresh nutmeg

Place each apple (or half apple) on a foil square. Combine remaining ingredients and divide among the apples. Close foil around apples and bake in a preheated 350*F oven for 45-60 minutes, or until soft.

Serve hot, with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of milk.