Baked Caramel Apples

Serves 4 to 6

4 apples, peeled, cored and quartered

1 T. butter

1 T. all-purpose flour

1 c. brown sugar, packed

1 c. boiling water

1-1/2 c. mini marshmallows

1 t. vanilla extract

Arrange apples in a buttered 2-quart casserole dish; set aside. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; blend in flour. Add brown sugar and water; cook until sugar dissolves. Stir in marshmallows until melted; bring to a boil. Pour mixture over apples. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce.

Head out to a pick-your-own apple orchard for a day of fresh-air fun. The kids will love it, and you’ll come home with bushels of the best-tasting apples for cobblers, pies and crisps!