Baked Apples

 Happy Sunday Lovelies

As usual we started the day with a little music 

this morning from the wonderful Miss Mildred Bailey

Sunday, Monday or Always 1943

Mildred Bailey - vocals and Teddy Wilson - piano .

It was a wonderful church service this morning.

We are blessed that our little place of worship is just a 10 minute drive from home...

which means we can take a stroll in the local park afterwards 

and build up an appetite for dinner

Central Park, 1942

Baked Apples..

I know I said I was done with the apple recipes for now, but this was a request from my dear Hubby..so its a must

This recipe has been passed from generation to generation in my family, and Im sure there are lots of variations out there. I remember my grandmother telling me that she remembers her mother making them during the depression...and they have remained a family favourite ever since

Apples
Sugar
Cinnamon
Butter
Dried fruit of your choice (optional)
Water

• Pre-heat the oven on to 375F.
• Wash and core your apples
• Make a small cut around each one so they split evenly.
• Place in a baking dish.
• Put a blob of butter in the bottom of the cored hole.
• Mix together some sugar and cinnamon 
• Fill the hole with the mixtureand as much dried fruit as you like
• Make sure it’s well filled!
• Put another blob of butter on the top.
• Add a cup of water to cover the bottom of the pan so it doesn’t burn.
• Bake for 45-60 minute until completely soft and cooked, basting occasionally during the cooking time