Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Baked Apples Recipe. These sweet and juicy apples are stuffed with a wholesome mixture of dried berries, crunchy nuts, and fragrant spices, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re entertaining guests at a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these baked apples will impress everyone at the table. The comforting aroma fills your kitchen as they bake, and you can serve them warm on their own or with a scoop of creamy vanilla yogurt or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 large or medium apples
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans, almonds)
- 1/3 cup dried fruit (e.g., blueberries, cranberries)
- 1/3 cup granola
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and dry the apples, then core them without cutting through the base.
- In a mixing bowl, combine nuts, dried fruit, granola, brown sugar, and spices until mixed well.
- Fill each apple generously with the mixture.
- Place the apples upright in a baking dish and add about 3/4 cup of water to create steam.
- Top each apple with a slice of unsalted butter.
- Bake for 45–60 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Serve warm as is or topped with yogurt or sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple (170g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg