Baked Stuffed Apples

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 Jonagold or Golden Delicious apples
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Method:

1. Peel top 1/3 of apples; arrange, peeled end up, in microwave-safe baking dish. Combine coconut, apricots, and orange zest; divide to evenly fill centers of apples.
2. Combine orange juice and brown sugar; pour over apples. Cover tightly with vented plastic wrap; microwave on high (100 percent) 7 to 8 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool before serving.

Nutrition information per serving
Protein: 1g; Fat: 2g; Carbohydrate: 49g; Fiber: 7g; Sodium: 14mg; Cholesterol: 0; Calories: 205.

Thanks to the Washington Apple Website for this recipe.