I’ve used Bigelow tea for years. I can remember when Constant Comment was one of the few flavored teas available. Here is a great recipe from Bigelow.
Bigelow® Cinnamon Stick® Baked Apples
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups hot water
4 Bigelow® Cinnamon Stick® Tea Bags*
6 medium apples (Cortland, Granny Smith, or any other slighlty tart baking apple)
3 tablespoons, plus 6 teaspoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
*Variations: Substitute “Constant Comment®” Tea for the Cinnamon Stick Tea and/or add 1 teaspoon raisins to each apple cavity before baking (along with the brown sugar).
Instructions:
Baked apples are a simple side dish which are perfectly paired with either pork or poultry. When baked with Bigelow® Cinnamon Stick Tea, they become a rustic autumn substitute for applesauce. Alternatively, serve the baked apples with ice cream for a delicious dessert!
Preheat oven to 400º and place rack in middle of oven.
In a measuring cup, steep tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Thoroughly squeeze tea bags into cup before discarding. Add 3 tablespoons brown sugar to tea and stir until dissolved. While tea is still hot, add butter and stir to combine. Set aside.
Horizontally slice the top of each apple off and reserve. Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out the core and seeds of the apple, making sure not break through the bottom.
Place the apples in a 8 x 8 inch ( or 7 x 10) glass or ceramic baking dish and spoon 1 teaspoon of brown sugar into each cavity.
Gently pour prepared tea over the top of the apples and bake for about 40 minutes, or until apples are soft.
Place the baked apples on a platter and transfer 2/3 cup of the juices to a small saucepan. Boil until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Pour juices over the top of the apples and serve warm.
Nutritional Information:
| Yield | 6 Servings | |||||||
| Nutritional Information Per Serving | Percent of Daily Value | |||||||
| Calories | 190 | 9% | ||||||
| Protein | 0.5 | grams | 1% | |||||
| Carbohydrate | 36 | grams | 12% | |||||
| Total Fat | 6 | grams | 9% | |||||
| Alcohol | 0 | grams | ||||||
| Cholesterol | 15 | milligrams | 5% | |||||
| Saturated Fat | 4 | grams | 18% | |||||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2 | grams | ||||||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 | grams | ||||||
| Trans Fatty Acid | 0 | grams | ||||||
| Total Dietary Fiber | 4 | grams | 17% | |||||
| Total Sugar | 30 | grams | ||||||
| Percentage of calories | ||||||||
| Protein | 1% | |||||||
| Carbohydrate | 72% | |||||||
| Fat Total | 27% | |||||||
| Alcohol | 0% | |||||||
| Vitamins & Mineral | ||||||||
| Sodium | 6 | milligrams | 0% | |||||
| Potassium | 217 | milligrams | 6% | |||||
| Vitamin A | 63 | Retinol Equivalent | 6% | |||||
| Vitamin C | 8 | milligrams | 14% | |||||
| Calcium | 23 | milligrams | 2% | |||||
| Iron | 0.3 | milligrams | 2% | |||||
| Vitamin D (ug) | 0.1 | micrograms | 1% | |||||
| Thiamin | 0.04 | micrograms | 2% | |||||
| Riboflavin | 0.05 | milligrams | 3% | |||||
| Niacin | 0.2 | milligrams | 1% | |||||
| Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) | 0.1 | milligrams | 4% | |||||
| Folic Acid | 6 | milligrams | 2% | |||||
| Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) | 0.01 | micrograms | 0% | |||||
| Nutritional Recipe Features | ||||||||
| Low Sodium | ||||||||
| Low in Cholesterol | ||||||||
| Gluten-free | ||||||||
| Good Source of Potassium | ||||||||
| Soy Free | ||||||||
| High Fiber | ||||||||
Source: http://www.bigelowtea.com
- Maralyn D. Hill
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Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
