Pecan Baked Apples

Name: Pecan Baked Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup dried cherries; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 medium tart apples

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Cooked in the microwave, these desserts offer a time-saving twist on tradition. They're stuffed with dried cherries, nuts and brown sugar, drizzled with their own juices and served warm for a homey, comforting dessert.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 medium tart apples

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Core apples and peel top third; fill with pecan mixture.
Place in a greased 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-12 minutes or until apples are tender. Drizzle with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 312 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 5g fiber), 1g protein.

Pecan Baked Apples

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