Spicy Baked Apples Recipe with a Cinnamon Twist

This Spicy Baked Apples recipe is a delightful twist on the classic baked apple dessert. These cinnamon-spiced apples are baked until tender and topped with a red hot candy glaze for a sweet and spicy kick. Perfect for a cozy fall evening or a holiday gathering.

Ingredients

• 6 medium-sized apples
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup red hot candies
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Core the apples and place them in a baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. Stuff each apple with the sugar mixture.
5. In a saucepan, combine the red hot candies and water. Cook over low heat until the candies are melted and the mixture is smooth.
6. Pour the red hot candy glaze over the apples.
7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, basting the apples with the glaze occasionally.
9. Serve the spicy baked apples warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

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