Pecan Sugar Cinnamon Butter
Winter is a great time to put some homemade butter to use, and the sweet, nutty flavor of this compound butter is perfect for spreading on banana French toast or pancakes.
Baked apples make a special breakfast treat on a cold winter morning, or you can put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on them and serve them as a dessert.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 4 Serving(s)
- 4 apples (any type)
- 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons pecan sugar cinnamon butter (see recipe at bottom of page, or substitute plain butter)
- 4 teaspoons raisins
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (only add if using plain butter)
- 4 tablespoons sweet apple cider
- Cinnamon, to taste
Preparation
Pre-heat oven to 375°. Wash and core apples. Use a spoon to scoop out a small bowl shape, being sure not to go all the way through to the bottom of the apple. You are making a little bowl within the apple in which to place your other ingredients.
Into each apple, pack 1 tablespoon each of the brown sugar, butter, raisin, and cider.
Cooking
Place apples onto a baking sheet or into a cast iron skillet. Sprinkle chopped walnuts into each apple (skip this ingredient if including pecan sugar cinnamon butter recipe). Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.
Bake 20-30 minutes or until apples are soft.
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