The Original Apple Baker

The Original Apple Baker," a handcrafted stoneware baking dish designed specifically for baking whole apples. Originally popularized by Christian Ridge Pottery based out of Paris, Maine, these vintage-style dishes feature a central post or spire.

How it Works

1. Core the Apple: You cut out the center core and seeds of a whole baking apple (like a Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) while leaving the bottom intact.
2. Mount the Apple: You place the hollowed apple directly over the central ceramic spire.
3. Heat Distribution: The center post transfers heat right into the inside of the apple, ensuring it bakes evenly and efficiently from both the inside out and the outside in.
4. Catch the Juice: The outer bowl catches all the running brown sugar, butter, and juices so they don't leak into your oven.