Michelle Darmody: Warm up to autumn with these baked apples

When I make this dessert, I like to pack it full of nuts and dried fruit. It is also a great way to use leftover mince after Christmas. it works very well at the centre of the apple.

The smell of warm baking apples with toffee caramelization reminds me of my grandmother’s kitchen. 

The smell of warm baking apples with toffee caramelization reminds me of my grandmother’s kitchen. 

She was a very good but simple baker, usually making desserts with whatever fruit was available at that time of year.