Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 large Granny Smith apples
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp rum extract
  • 1 pastry crust
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

Instruction

  • Peel and finely dice 2 of the Granny Smith apples. Add to small saucepan with run extract, cinnamon, and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Cut off tops of 4 remaining apples. Core and carefully scoop out the center of the apples and place in 9x9 or 8x8 baking dish. When filling is slightly cool, divide and fill hollowed apples.
  • Using a pizza cutter, or very sharp knife, cut pie crusts into 1/4" strips strips and lay in lattice pattern across top of apples. Trim excess pie crust around the edges, then brush tops with melted butter.
  • Place apples in oven and bake at 375° F for 25-30 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon and sugar, if desired.