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My Cinnamon-Kissed Autumn Stuffed Apples: A Tested Family-Favorite Recipe
Fozia Siraj

My Cinnamon-Kissed Autumn Stuffed Apples: A Tested Family-Favorite Recipe

Cozy Caramelized Baked Stuffed Apples
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 4 large baking apples such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn
  • 1/2 cup mixed nuts chopped walnuts, cashews, and almonds
  • 1/4 cup mixed dried fruit chopped cranberries, raisins, and dried apricots
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup water for the baking dish

Equipment

  • 1 Paring knife or apple corer (for hollowing out the apples)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (for combining the filling ingredients)
  • 1 Baking dish or casserole dish (for baking the apples)
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. Preheat your oven to 375 F (190 C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  3. Prep the apples: Wash and dry the apples. Carefully cut off the top of each apple to create a lid. Use a paring knife or a spoon to scoop out the core and seeds, leaving the bottom intact to create a cavity for the filling.
  4. Mix the filling: In a small bowl, combine the chopped nuts, dried fruit, cinnamon, and honey until well blended.
  5. Fill the apples: Spoon the nut and fruit mixture tightly into the cavity of each apple. Top each with a small piece of butter. Place the apple "lids" back on top or nestle them alongside the apples in the dish.
  6. Bake: Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the filling is toasted.
  7. Serve: Let them cool for a few minutes before serving warm, optionally drizzled with extra honey or served alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Pro Tip:Pro Tip: For the best texture and flavor, choose firm, crisp baking apples like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Granny Smith—they hold their shape well in the oven without turning mushy while absorbing all the sweet cinnamon and honey flavors.