Description
A classic and comforting dessert featuring baked apples stuffed with a sweet mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, nuts, and dried fruit, then baked until tender and topped with butter for a rich finish.
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
Other
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the apples evenly.
- Prepare the apples: Rinse and dry the apples thoroughly. Using a sharp paring knife or an apple corer, carefully cut out the cores, being sure to leave the bottom half inch intact so the filling won’t fall through. The holes should be about an inch wide to hold the stuffing comfortably.
- Make the filling: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, currants or chopped raisins, and chopped pecans if using. Stir the mixture together so the flavors meld.
- Stuff the apples: Place the apples upright in a baking dish. Fill each hollowed apple with the sugar and fruit mixture, packing it in gently. Dot the top of the filling in each apple with a quarter tablespoon of butter to add richness as it bakes.
- Add boiling water and bake: Pour the 3/4 cup of boiling water into the bottom of the baking dish to help keep the apples moist during baking. Carefully transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the filling is bubbly and caramelized.
Notes
- Choose firm, baking apples such as Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious, or Jonagold for best results—they hold their shape well during baking.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts entirely to suit preferences or allergies.
- Serve baked apples warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special dessert.
- The boiling water in the pan helps to steam the apples gently and keep them moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed baked apple
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
