Baked Apples

A healthful and classic treat, baked apples are a warm comfort food for a cold evening. With the addition of currants and apricot jam, the reliable classic gets a new, almost elegant touch.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of Old Orchard Healthy Balance Apple Juice
• 2 tablespoons currants
• 2 tablespoons sugar-free apricot jam
• 2 tablespoons toasted chopped almonds
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 6 medium apples, cored and peeled

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 tbs. of Old Orchard apple juice to a simmer and remove from the heat.
2. Add the currants, stir and let them sit for 10 minutes.
3. Preheat the over to 350 degrees.
4. In a bowl, stir together the sugar-free apricot jam, almonds and sugar.
5. Add the currants and their juice and mix well.
6. Use this mixture to stuff the apples.
7. Pour the remaining 1 cup of Old Orchard apple juice into the pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until apples start to look tender.
8. Serve hot.