I modified the recipe a bit based on what we had in our pantry. This was also a great simple recipe to do with children.
We used:
Granny Smith apples
lemon
raisins
granola
brown sugar
Smart Balance butter spread (I used this in place of butter)
We melted the butter and added it to the raisins, granola and brown sugar in a bowl.
We then cut the tops off the apples and cut the core out. We then squeezed the juice of one lemon and rubbed on the tops of all the cut apples (this prevents browning).
Next, we placed the apples in a muffin tin and filled them with the granola mixture.
Once they were all filled to the brim with the granola mixture, we placed them in a 425 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until they were soft and brown.
While waiting, my kids licked the bowl clean.
When the apples were done, we let them cool in the muffin tins for about 10 minutes before serving.
My kids ate them like they were candy.
I am happy to find a new healthy desert alternative!
Baking notes: Next time I would probably add a bit of cinnamon and cloves to the mixture. I think cinnamon goes so well with apples and would improve the taste.
