Ingredients

  • 13 cup dates, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat granola
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons orange juice
  • 4 teaspoons margarine, melted
  • 14 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 14 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 large apples
  • maple syrup (optional)

Method

  • In a small bowl, combine dates, granola, walnuts, sugar, 1 Tbsp of orange juice, margarine, lemon juice, orange peel, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Core apples, set in 9 inch round baking dish.
  • Fill cavities with date mixture, dividing equally.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 cup orange juice with water, pour around apples in dish.
  • Cover with foil, bake in 350 oven 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue baking about 15 minutes longer, or until apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Serve warm or cold drizzled with maple syrup.