Who can resist the aroma of baked apples wafting through the house? Top with nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt for a real treat.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 1/2 hours (includes cooling time)

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

4 apples
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup white wine

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Create a small well in the center of apples by cutting out the stem and core and leaving the bottom intact. Transfer the apples to an 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish. Fill each well with 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Sprinkle cinnamon over apples. Pour wine around the apples, cover with foil and bake until soft, about 1 hour. Let cool before serving.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 138 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 5 g fiber; 4 mg sodium; 220 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Fiber (20% daily value).


1 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings


Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate

Would it be okay if i cut up the apples and mix all the ingredients in a bowl then bake it? or would it be too soaked?

, Philippines, NC

Is there an alternative to the wine I don't consume alcohol.

Christina, Sacramento, CA

Are you suppose to peel the apples or leave the skins on?

Mike, Toronto, ON

Leave the skins on, but perhaps remove a half inch from around the top. RE the wine: the alcohol burns off and you only get the flavor of the wine. I would think if one did use wine it would have to be a good flavorful one. However, mom used apple cider or juice. She used to add raisins with the brown sugar as well.

Katy-did, Torrance, CA

I love baked apples, but I'm a recovering alcoholic and don't want to use wine in recipes. What do you suggest as a replacement?

Christie, Prescott, AZ

This is an excellent simple recipe. Don't peel the apples. If you don't want to use white wine use cider or chicken stock. In case you aren't aware, the alcohol cooks out of the wine.

Juliane, MD

Sorry to burst your bubble but is has been found that all the alcohol does not cook out. Baked, approximately 25 minutes, alcohol ingredient on surface of mixture (not stirred in) 45% of alcohol is retained, Baked/simmered, alcohol ingredient stirred into mixture 15 minutes 40% retained 30 minutes 35% " 1 hour 25% 1.5 hours 20% 2 hours 10% 2.5 hours 5%

Pam, Yakima, WA