Cheesecake Baked Apples

The days are a little shorter, the nights are a little colder, and all we want is to be all warm and cozy. One bite of these ooey gooey cheesecake baked apples will take you there.

Here’s what you need:

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4 apples

1 oz Ginger SweetShine

4 Tbsp. melted butter

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

2 blocks cream cheese, softened

1/2 c. powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

pecans

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Gala apples have a mildly sweet flavor that makes them perfect for baking, but use whichever variety you prefer.

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Cut off the tops.

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And scoop out the insides.

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In a mixing bowl combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

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Stir to dissolve sugar.

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Add Ginger SweetShine and stir again.

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Place apples in a baking dish and cover with sugar mixture. Bake 20 minutes.

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While you wait, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.

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Remove apples from the oven and fill with cream cheese mixture.

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Top with pecans.

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Bake another 10 minutes.

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Cheesecake Baked Apples with Ginger SweetShine.

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Cheers!