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Baked apples are always a treat, but coring whole apples can be a hassle. Just buy larger apples and cut them in half! Then all you have to do is scoop out the easily accessible core, add the sweet toppings, and let your slow cooker take it from there.
Slow Cooker Size/Shape: 4- to 6-quart round or oval
Slow Cooking Time: 2 to 2 1/2 hours on low, OR 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes on high
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Apples with Almond-Apricot Sauce
Baked apples are always a treat, but coring whole apples can be a hassle. Just buy larger apples and cut them in half! Then all you have to do is scoop out the easily accessible core, add the sweet toppings, and let your slow cooker take it from there.
Slow Cooker Size/Shape: 4- to 6-quart round or oval
Slow Cooking Time: 2 to 2 1/2 hours on low, OR 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes on high
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Servings:
4
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Serving Size :
1/2 apple, 1 tablespoon sauce
Ingredients
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Cooking spray -
2 tablespoons water -
apples -
1/4 cup almonds -
2 tablespoons dried apricots -
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar -
1/4 teaspoon ginger OR -
1/4 teaspoon allspice -
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon -
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -
margarine
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Lightly spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour in the water. Add the apple halves with the cut side up. -
In a small bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients except the margarine. Spoon onto each apple half. Top each with 1 teaspoon margarine. Cook, covered, on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or on high for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until just tender. Be careful not to overcook; the apples will continue to cook while cooling. -
Carefully transfer the apples to plates, leaving the sauce in the slow cooker. Stir the sauce. Spoon over the apples. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. The sauce will thicken slightly while cooling.
Cooking Tip: If you let the apples overcook, they will become mushy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 149 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 34 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | |
| Sugars | 21 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat
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Servings:
4
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Serving Size :
1/2 apple, 1 tablespoon sauce
Ingredients
-
Cooking spray -
2 tablespoons water -
apples -
1/4 cup almonds -
2 tablespoons dried apricots -
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar -
1/4 teaspoon ginger OR -
1/4 teaspoon allspice -
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon -
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -
margarine
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Lightly spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour in the water. Add the apple halves with the cut side up. -
In a small bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients except the margarine. Spoon onto each apple half. Top each with 1 teaspoon margarine. Cook, covered, on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or on high for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until just tender. Be careful not to overcook; the apples will continue to cook while cooling. -
Carefully transfer the apples to plates, leaving the sauce in the slow cooker. Stir the sauce. Spoon over the apples. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. The sauce will thicken slightly while cooling.
Cooking Tip: If you let the apples overcook, they will become mushy.