Description
Delight in these classic baked apples filled with a sweet mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, nuts, and dried fruit. Perfectly tender and infused with warm spices, this comforting dessert is easy to prepare and pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Apples
- 4 large good baking apples, such as Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious, or Jonagold
Filling
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup currants or chopped raisins
Others
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking the apples.
- Cut out holes in apples for stuffing: Rinse and dry the apples thoroughly. Using a sharp paring knife or an apple corer, carefully cut out the cores, leaving the bottom half-inch intact to hold the filling. If using a paring knife, cut out the stem area first and then scoop out seeds with a small metal spoon. The holes should be about an inch wide.
- Prepare the stuffing: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, currants or chopped raisins, and chopped pecans if using. Stir the mixture until well blended.
- Stuff apples, then dot with butter: Place the apples upright in a baking dish. Stuff each apple’s cavity with the sugar-spice mixture evenly. Then place a small dot of butter (approximately one quarter of a tablespoon) on top of each stuffed apple.
- Bake until tender: Carefully pour boiling water into the bottom of the baking dish to help cook the apples evenly. Bake the apples at 375°F (190°C) for 30 to 45 minutes, until they are tender but not mushy.
- Baste and serve: Once baked, remove the apples from the oven and baste them with the pan juices. Serve warm, ideally alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast.
Notes
- Choose firm baking apples like Rome Beauty or Jonagold for best results.
- Adjust baking time depending on apple size and ripeness.
- Pecans are optional and can be omitted for nut-free options.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the sugar mixture.
- These baked apples can be served as a warm dessert or a cozy snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed baked apple
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
