Baked Apples With Cinnamon Red Hots

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Published on 09/03/19 by Diana Rattray
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Updated 09/03/19

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  • Total: 60 mins
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yield: 6 apples (6 portions)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
265 Calories
4g Fat
61g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 apples (6 portions)
Amount per serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Protein 1g
Calcium 39mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

These cinnamon baked apples are made with red hots candy, butter, and raisins. Serve warm or cold, topped with whipped cream, for a sweet and spicy treat. They make the perfect dessert companion to a hearty winter's meal, or serve them up for an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 5 tablespoons red hot cinnamon drop candies
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 6 cooking apples
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons raisins
  • Whipped cream

Steps to Make It

  1. In a small saucepan combine water, sugar, red hot cinnamon drops, and corn syrup; heat over medium heat until candy dissolves.

  2. Meanwhile, peel apples about 1/3 of the way down from the top. Core but do not cut all the way through the bottom.

  3. Place apples in a 9-inch square baking dish. In the center of each apple place 1 teaspoon butter and 1 tablespoon raisins.

  4. Pour syrup over apples. Bake at 400 F for 35 to 45 minutes, frequently basting with syrup, or until apples are tender.

  5. Serve warm or cold, topped with whipped cream.