Baked Apple Compote

• 2 cinnamon sticks, each broken into 3 pieces
• 6 whole cloves
• 3 Golden Delicious apples (about 18 ounces), halved, cored
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1. Preheat oven to 325F.
2. Insert 1 piece of cinnamon stick and 1 clove into each half of apple.
3. Arrange apples, cut side down, on baking sheet.
4. Bake until apples are soft, about 30 minutes.
5. Cool slightly.
6. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks and cloves.
7. Scoop flesh from apples into medium bowl.
8. Add lemon juice.
9. Using fork, coarsely mash apples.
10. Season compote with salt and freshly ground pepper.
11. Serve warm.

cinnamon sticks, cloves, golden delicious apples, lemon juice

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/baked-apple-compote-4985 (may not work)