Ingredients (serves 6)

• 6 medium apples, cores and bottoms left intact
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the cored apples snuggly in a shallow baking dish and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine the butter, cinnamon, cardamom and salt.
3. Mash the mixture together until well combined
4. Fill each hallowed apple core with 1 tablespoon of the seasoned butter, packing it down. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the apples are soft and easily pierced with a knife.
5. Delicious with ice cream.