German Baked Apples

I can’t think of a better way to kick off December in Vancouver than the Christmas Market. If it’s holiday shopping you’re after, there is hand painted pottery from Poland, hand made Christmas ornaments, embroidery, soaps…. the list goes on.  If it’s your tummy that’s looking to be satisfied, there are Belgian waffles, artisan chocolates, Swiss raclette, German pretzels, mulled wine, and of course, baked apples! The classic baked apple is stuffed with raisins, walnuts and cinnamon, but the stall at the Market offers two other delicious variations ($5.50 each): an apricot-almond-honey apple, and the Black Forest apple, pictured below.  It’s a warm, cored apple filled with cherries, chocolate, and chocolate cookie crumbs, served with warm vanilla sauce.