Cooking times: Feel free to experiment with the cooking temp and time a bit on this recipe. My apples were perfect after 40 minutes, baked at 350ºF. This is the maximum temperature I recommend when baking with coconut oil.
Apples: Do not peel the apples, as the peel contains a good deal of fiber and nutrients. Plus, since this is a breakfast dish (rather than dessert), the delicateness of peeled apples is not required.
Organic: Try to go for organic apples and raisins, which rank high on the pesticide load scale.
Cooking Brown Rice: You may choose to use any type of brown rice, but in general, cook every 1 cup of dry rice in a generous 2 cups of water. I also add a pinch of salt and at least one teaspoon of oil per cup of rice. This tends to improve results dramatically.