Recipe for the perfect baked apple

Ingredients:
– 4 apples
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup rolled oats
– 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
– 1 tsp. cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
– 1/4 cup butter, melted
– 1/2 cup apple cider

Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Cut off the top of each apple and use a spoon to scoop out the core and seeds, creating a hollow in the center.
3. In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, rolled oats, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Spoon the mixture into the hollowed-out centers of the apples, packing it down tightly.
5. Drizzle the melted butter over the top of each apple.
6. Pour the apple cider into the bottom of a baking dish and place the apples in the dish.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the filling is golden brown.

Tips:
– Try using different apple varieties for different flavor profiles. Granny Smith apples are tart and lend a nice contrast to the sweet filling, while Honeycrisp apples are sweeter and pair well with the warm spices.
– Don’t have apple cider on hand? Use apple juice or water instead.
– Serve these baked apples warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top.

Baked apples are a versatile dessert that can be customized to suit your preferences. Swap out the walnuts for pecans or almonds, or add in some raisins or dried cranberries for a fruity twist. You can even experiment with adding different spices like ginger or cloves. However you choose to make them, these baked apples are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.