Baked Apples with Goat Cheese & Cinnamon

Warm, tender apples filled with creamy goat cheese and a hint of cinnamon then topped to perfection. A simple snack to enjoy with the whole family.

Ingredients: 

• 4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
• 4 oz goat cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp honey, divided (plus more for drizzling)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (plus more for sprinkling)
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Core the apples, leaving the bottom intact to create a well. Place them in a baking dish.
3. In a bowl mix together goat cheese, cream cheese, 1 tbsp honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
4. Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into the center of each apple.
5. Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp honey over the apples and sprinkle with cinnamon and chopped nuts.
6. Add 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the baking dish.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until apples are tender but not mushy.
8. Drizzle with more honey before serving, if desired. Serve warm.

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