Baked Apple

Broiled Nutty Apples
4 apples
4 tsp Canola oil
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp Agave Nectar or honey
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Set the broiler to medium-high heat, with the rack at least 4 inches from the heat source.

Halve apples and scoop out seeds. Rub halves with oil and put them cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until the skins are blistered and you can pierce with a fork, 3 to 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine spices and salt in a bowl. Turn apples over, sprinkle with spice mixture, and drizzle with agave nectar or honey. Broil, cut side up, until apples are golden and fully tender, another 2 to 3 minutes; sprinkle with nuts and pass under the broiler again until they just begin to toast, no more than 1 minute. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes: 4 servings
Time: 20 to 30 minutes