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(Recipe) Baked Apples: A Delightful Dessert

19
Feb.

(Recipe) Baked Apples

Serves 4

If you’ve accidentally bought too many apples and are looking for a creative and tasty way to use them, look no further! These baked apples are the perfect winter dessert. Not only will the kids love them, but it’s also a delightful way to ensure everyone gets their daily serving of fruit. Let’s dive into this simple and flavorful recipe.

Ingredients

4 apples, serves 4
2 tablespoons raisins
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or hazelnuts
½ tablespoon honey
Butter (to top the apples)
Optional: scoop of ice cream or Greek yogurt, for serving

Instructions

Oven and Apples Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Wash the apples and remove the core with a sharp knife or an apple corer. Cut a small piece off the top and slightly hollow out the apples. Chop the removed apple flesh into small pieces.
Filling Mixture:
- Mix the chopped apple pieces with the raisins, cinnamon, chopped nuts, and honey.
Filling and Baking:
- Grease a baking dish and place the apples in it. Fill the apples with the raisin mixture.
- Place a knob of butter on top of each apple.
- Bake the apples for about 20 minutes in the center of the oven until they are soft and golden brown.
Serving:
- Optionally serve the warm apples with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Variation Tips:

Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts.
Try replacing the raisins with dried cranberries for a tangy twist.
Add small chunks of dark chocolate to the filling for an extra decadent dessert.
This recipe also works great with pears instead of apples.

With these simple steps, you can quickly prepare a delicious and healthy dessert that will please everyone. Enjoy!