Cider and Honey-baked Apples

An American version of a traditional British favourite

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Ingredients

1 l	apple cider
125 g	light brown sugar
100 ml	honey
1 tsp	ground cinnamon
¹/₄ tsp	ground nutmeg
1 pinch(es)	salt
2 tbsp	butter
6 large	dessert apples, eg Golden Delicious, halved and cored - DO NOT PEEL
75 g	sultanas

Method

Preparation time: ca. 15 min / Grade of difficulty: medium / Calories per portion: n/a

In a medium saucepan, combine the cider, sugar, honey, spices, salt and butter. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until syrupy.

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C, 350°F.

Place the apples cut side down in a large baking dish. Pour the syrup over the apples and sprinkle the sultanas over the top. Tightly cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until the apples are almost tender when pierced with the tip of a knife.

Remove from oven and carefully flip the apples over. Baste several times with syrup and re-cover with the foil. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes. Remove from oven and allow the syrup to set, while still covered for 15 minutes.

Baste before serving. Serve warm.