Baked apples

I really like desserts so I've tried to work out ways to make desserts lower on the GI/GL load. These baked apples are stuffed with dried fruit (raisins, sultanas and apricots, but not dates or figs which are really high on the Glycaemic Index), nuts and seeds (slivers of almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc), and then, instead of sugar, I use spices to enhance the flavours. Great served with greek yoghurt or cream.

Soak some raisins, dried apricots and sultanas in some warm water. Core some apples - preferably baking apples and place them on a baking tray. Chop up the apricots and mix the soaked fruit with a selection of chopped nuts and seeds. Stir in a generous pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice and stuff the mixture into the apples. Sprinkle with almond slices and pop in a medium oven for around 30 minutes. Great served with greek yoghurt.