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Nothing says fall more than a Harvest themed potluck with Baked Apples for dessert!  Our part was dessert tonight, so we picked up some apples and made this delicious treat!

Fruity & Nutty Baked Apples

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 6 large apples (I used Empire – I’m sure any would do!)
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup oatmeal
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1-2 tsp vanilla (depending on flavor)
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 tbsp butter, melted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°
2. Remove apple core, but leave bottom on apple in order to hold in juices while baking
3. Combine all ingredients (except apples) in a bowl
4. Place apples in a baking dish
5. Fill center of each apple with the mixture (make sure to fill right up to the top!)
6. Bake 40-50 minutes, depending on size of apples, until tender (but not mushy)
7. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup (optional)
8. Enjoy!

These apples were a huge hit!  The filling is almost like a delicious granola…YUM!

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