Gorgonzola Baked Apples with Balsamic Syrup  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Gorgonzola cheese and a balsamic vinegar reduction sauce are pleasing partners to sweet apples. Serve this fruity favorite alongside any entree.  Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts  |  
                                                1/4 cup butter, chopped  |  
                                                3 tablespoons crumbled gorgonzola cheese  |  
                                                1 tablespoon brown sugar  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon  |  
                                                1/8 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/8 teaspoon onion powder  |  
                                                6 medium tart apples, cored  |  
                                                1 cup balsamic vinegar  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Stuff apples with mixture and place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until apples are tender. 2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup. Drizzle over apples. Yield: 6 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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