Macadamia and Honey stuffed Apples

 

1 tablespoon butter, softened

2 tablespoons rolled oats (oatmeal)

2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, finely chopped

1 tablespoon desiccated coconut

1 tablespoon dates, chopped (or raisins, dried apricots or currants)

50 ml ( 2 oz ) honey

To serve

Vanilla ice cream, cream or custard 

1.      Preheat oven to 180°C ( 350°F ). Grease a small deep baking dish.

2.      Wash and core the apples then score a line around the middle of each one. This makes the apples a little easier to eat and helps prevent splitting during cooking.  

3.      In a bowl stir the butter into the rolled oats, then mix in the remaining ingredients.  Spoon the mixture into the centre of each apple.  Place any leftover filling at the bottom of the baking dish and top with the apples.

Bake for 40-50 minutes or until apples are cooked through and golden brown.  Serve with custard, cream or ice cream. Tip: microwaving for 5 minutes before placing in oven will reduce baking time.

Baked apples just out of the oven, yum!