Baked Candy Apples

Apples are crisp and juicy in autumn. Candied or caramel apples are a favorite this time of year, but they can load on the calories fast. Dana Huckabay with Weight Watchers will perform a trick on this classic treat, removing some of the fat and calories.

POINTS Value: 3
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 40 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:
4 medium apple(s), unpeeled, Granny Smith recommended
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 average cinnamon stick(s)
3 oz Weight Watchers by Whitman's Caramel Medallions, or Pecan Crowns

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Using a melon baller or paring knife, de-stem and core each apple, leaving the bottoms intact.
Place cored apples in an 8-inch glass baking dish. Pour water around apples in baking dish. Add lemon juice and cinnamon sticks.
Cut candy into 1/4-inch pieces. Set aside 8 teaspoons of candy pieces. Place remaining candy pieces into each apple.
Place apples in oven and bake until apples are thoroughly cooked and fork-tender, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven briefly and top each apple with 2 teaspoons candy. Return to oven and bake until candy is just melted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove promptly and serve warm. Yields 1 baked apple per serving.

For extra low-calorie decadence, add a dollop of fat-free whipped topping to each apple before serving (could affect POINTS values).