Maeve's Baked Apples

While the recipe calls for raw sugar, you can use whatever you have in the pantry. Brown sugar will give a deeper flavour or use white granulated sugar if that's what you have on hand.

You'll know the baked apples are done when they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. The tops should be slightly caramelised from the honey and sugar, giving them a golden top. If you find they're not soft enough after 40 minutes, leave them in the oven for a little longer.

You can use your favorite apple variety, but firmer apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are excellent choices. They hold up well during baking and give a good tartness with the sweet, buttery filling. But really just use whatever you have in the fruit bowl! Keep in mind sweeter apples will need a shorter cooking time.