Maple Syrup Baked Apples

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the rack in the middle position.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

3. 3

   In an ovenproof saucepan, bring the maple syrup to a boil.

4. 4

   Place the apples upright in the pan and bake for 15 minutes. Flip the apples upside down and continue baking for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, blend the maple sugar, flour, butter, oats and salt until crumbly.

6. 6

   Remove the apples from the oven and place in a 20-cm (8-inch) baking dish. Cover with the topping mixture. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Over medium heat, reduce the apple cooking syrup by two thirds for a nice sauce.

8. 8

   At service, drizzle the sauce over the hot apple and serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.