Baked Apples with Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce
Nothing smells more like fall than baked apples and cinnamon baking in the oven. You'll want to make enough so that you can eat and enjoy for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or dessert.
SHOPPING LIST:
4 apples fuji, honey crisp or gala are favorites
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup apple cider or juice
1/4 cup Bella Cucina Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
PREPARATION: Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
Remove the core of the apples with a paring knife by cutting a circle at the top of the stem and bottom of the core. Place the apples in a heavy bottom or cast iron skillet. Top with the brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. Pour the vanilla and apple juice into the pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until apples are soft to your liking.
Remove from the pan. Pour the sauce into a bowl and whisk in the chocolate hazelnut spread. Pour over the apples and serve as is, which a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.