Ingredients

• 4 medium baking apples
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons whipped topping

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Core apples and peel a strip from around the top of each apple. Place apples in a small baking pan.
3. Combine brown sugar, cider, cinnamon and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and pour over apples.
4. Bake for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.
5. Serve warm. Top with whipped topping.

Helpful hints

• Reduce portion to 1/2 apple and substitute a sugar and sugar substitute brown sugar blend for a diabetes-friendly portion, approximately 18 grams carbohydrate.