Savory Baked Apples

4 baking apples, such as Rome or Jonathan Gold

2 Tablespoons brown sugar

1 Tablespoon candied ginger, finely chopped

1 teaspoon lemon zest

½ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

½ cup hot water

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Core apples to ½ inch of bottom.

Combine the dry ingredients plus ½ teaspoon of the water in a small bowl and mix. Then spoon into the cavities of the apples until full.

Set apples in an 8” x 8” baking pan. Pour remaining water in the bottom of the pan, seal the pan with foil and bake 30 minutes, or until the apples are soft.

Serve warm. Optional toppings include a dollop of nonfat frozen yogurt or nonfat sour cream.