Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Baked Apple Rose
1 min read
Serving Amount
Ingredients
4 honey crisp apples, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
1⁄4 cup old fashioned oats
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 pinch nutmeg
2 tsp cinnamon
Optional – 1 cup vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a muffin tin with spray oil.
Step 2
In the muffin tin, line slices apples around the edges, working your way in so that they form a rose.
Step 3
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the oat and sugar mixture on top of the rose.
Step 4
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until apples are soft and the top is caramelized. Scoop ¼ cup of vanilla ice cream on top if desired.
