Ginger Baked Apples

Ingredients

• 4 large organic apples for baking
• 1/4 pound gingersnap cookies
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup currants
• 2/3 cup apple sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark rum
• Whipped cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Core each apple, making a large cavity for filling.
3. Crush the gingersnaps into crumbles but not into powder.
4. Combine crushed gingersnaps with butter and currants.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the applesauce and rum.
6. Fill each apple with the gingersnap mixture, pressing firmly. Add enough gingersnap mixture to form a “mound” on each apple.
7. Place apples in a lightly buttered baking pan.
8. Spoon the applesauce and rum mixture around each apple for the sauce.
9. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Apples are ready when pierced easily with a sharp knife. Serve warm or at room temperature topped with a spoonful of whipped cream.