Sometimes when we crave something sweet it takes everything in us not to succumb to the raging BUY THE CHOCOLATE NOW craving inside us. Sometimes we have just enough fight left to squash that crazy voice and instead choose to make something nourishing for ourselves.
But if you are like me, it will need to be simple and relatively quick, so that my chances of winning the inner battle are more likely.
I give to you my recipe for Filled Apples.
Inspired by a past flatmate who often sought to find something delicious and healthier for dessert, and my affinity love for tart apples.
Stuffed with almonds, pistachios, cinnamon, and apricots; filled apples are comforting and ideal for satisfying that sweet tooth of yours.
Serve them warm at either end of the day.
Ingredients:
(Makes 1 filled apple)
1 tart apple, cored (we used Granny Smiths)
A small mixed handful of toasted almonds, pistachios, walnuts and chopped dried apricot.
Pinch of cinnamon
1 tsp brown sugar
Place your apple in a microwave proof bowl.
Mix the remaining ingredients and stuff into the apple, making sure to pack the mixture down as you go.
Microwave uncovered on high for 5-7 minutes or until the apple is tender.
