Have you ever tried them baked?
Pop quiz: How many kinds of apples can you name?
Chances are, you didn’t come up with all 7,500 varieties. (And if you did, please contact us, because we need to meet you.) Who knew there were so many different types of apples?!
It’s great that there are so many apples in this world, because they are packed with vitamins and minerals. For example:
- Apples have lots of antioxidants, which help protect your body against heart disease and cancer.
- Apple peels are rich in fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar levels.
- Apples are also high in vitamin C, which strengthens your immune system.
With all these amazing health benefits, it’s no wonder that so many people say “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”!
Here is a tasty apple treat to try.
Baked Apples
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples, cored
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
- vanilla ice cream (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C).
- Place the apples in a greased 8″ x 8″ (20 x 20 cm) glass baking dish.
- Place one tablespoon of sugar in the hollow of each apple. Then top the sugar with one tablespoon of butter or margarine. Bake the apples for 30 minutes.
- Serve the apples in individual dishes. Spoon the liquid left in the baking dish over each apple. If desired, top with a scoop of ice cream.
A Fruity Goal
Try cooking your favorite fruit in a new way, or using it in a recipe you’ve never tried before.
Note: Recipe adapted from “Kitchen Krafts” in the October 2004 Friend.