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Baked Apples With Cherries

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I just told you how I’m a failure at decorating. While I’m revealing all my deepest weaknesses, want to know another?

Dessert.

I never ever make dessert for our family.

When I have company, I feel like I should, but never know what to make. Here are a few things I have actually served my company for dessert:

  • Leftover, freezer-burnt cheesecake
  • Chocolates I’d had in my pantry for a few months
  • Cookies someone else had given me

So yes, if I’m having you over, bring dessert. Yes, please.

However, I can make a mean baked apple.

Like, amazing, get tons of compliments on it, and make it over and over! It’s my go-to chilly-outside dessert. Something magical happens when an apple goes in the oven!

Ingredients:

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  • 5-6 apples
  • 2 T coconut oil
  • handful of dried cheeries – make sure they are the “tart” variety
  • handful of raisins
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 T brown sugar
  • pinch of salt

Instructions:

Using a small, sharp knife, core the apples. My mom likes to leave the bottom in tact, but I don’t like tasting the stem in my apple, so I just core it through the center. Your choice. 🙂

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Now mix all the other ingredients together, and place evenly in the apples.

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Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, or until apples are tender when poked with a fork. Let cool, and top with coconut milk ice cream. Or regular. 🙂 Enjoy!

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Hi! I’m Jessica. Former English teacher turned homeschooling mom of three. ESTJ. iPhone addict (in recovery). Anxiety overcomer. Allergy mom (only slightly neurotic). Loved by God, and wife to Mr. Fix Anything. I run a mean 12-minute mile and can make just about anything dairy free. I’m glad you’re here! Read More >>>
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