Baked Apple

A warm baked apple is a wonderful way to start a winter brunch.  Or serve it for dessert.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 tablespoon soft breadcrumbs (see below)
• 1 large baking apple
• 2 tablespoon water
• whipping cream, if desired

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and soft breadcrumbs.
• Remove core, and peel top third of apple.
• Place apple in a custard cup.
• Fill centre with brown sugar mixture.
• Pour water over.
• Bake 40 to 60 minutes, basting occasionally, until apple is tender.
• Serve warm with whipping cream.