How Do You Like Them Baked Apples?

If you’re craving something sweet, but want to keep it somewhat healthy, be sure to try these easy baked apples.  And by “baked”, I mean we are going to use my beloved Crock-Pot. You can use any kind of apples that you like, but Macintosh apples are my favorite for this recipe.  This is the perfect treat when the cool temperatures of autumn start to roll in. And pssst! A tablespoon or three of brown sugar added to the nut mixture may or may not tip things into the next realm of deliciousness. Don’t tell the Paleo Police I told you.

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Baked Apples

Calories 131 kcal

Ingredients

• 5 in Apples (cored or however many fityour crock pot)
• 2 tbs Walnuts (chopped)
• 2 tbs Pecans (chopped)
• 1 tbs Raisins
• 2 tbs Grass fed butter
• 2 tsp Cinnamon (or more to taste)
• 1/2 cup Apple cider

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the walnuts, pecans, raisins, butter, and cinnamon. I use a wooden spoon for this bit of dirty work.
2. Using a small paring knife, cut out the apple cores, being sure to leave some apple at the bottom. Fill the apples with the nut mixture (pack it in there tight!), and place them in your slow cooker.
3. Pour the apple cider into the slow cooker. Set the slow cooker on low, and cook for 6−8 hours. Enjoy the smell of autumn that wafts through your kitchen!

Nutrition Facts

Baked Apples

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Sodium 2mg0%

Potassium 139mg4%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 5IU0%

Vitamin C 1.7mg2%

Calcium 50mg5%

Iron 1.6mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photo credit: Starsammy