Norwegian Baked Apples

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Rinse the red baking apples under cold water and pat dry. Cut each apple in half lengthwise and use a melon baller or small spoon to carefully remove the core from each half, leaving a cavity for filling.

Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl to create the spice mixture.

In another bowl, mix together the shredded gjetost cheese, chopped pecans, and raisins.

Divide the spice mixture evenly among the four apple halves, sprinkling it into each cavity. Press the cheese-pecan-raisin mixture gently into the apple cavities on top of the spices, mounding it slightly.

Place the filled apple halves cut-side up in a baking dish and add 1/4 cup water to the bottom of the dish to prevent sticking and create steam.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the filling is golden.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving warm.