Baked Caramel Almond Apples

If desired, lay cored and sliced apples face down in lemon juice in a baking pan. Bake for a few minutes to let the lemon juice seep into the apples. Remove from oven and proceed with filling apples with caramel.

Combine almond butter and maple syrup in a blender and mix on medium to high speed until blended. Add sea salt, cinnamon, allspice, and ground cloves and continue blending.

Pour caramel mixture into the center of each apple. Set in baking dish right side up. Bake at 350ºF for 15–20 minutes, or until desired consistency is reached.

After baking, top with sliced almonds and fresh fruit.