Description
Deliciously tender baked apples stuffed with a sweet and spiced mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, currants or raisins, and pecans, then baked until perfectly soft. This comforting dessert is easy to prepare and makes a perfect autumn or holiday treat, especially served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Apples
- 4 large baking apples (Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious, or Jonagold)
Stuffing
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup currants or chopped raisins
Additional
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the apples.
- Prepare Apples: Rinse and dry the apples thoroughly. Use a sharp paring knife or apple corer to carefully cut out the cores, leaving about 1/2 inch intact at the bottom to hold the filling. Remove seeds and create an opening about an inch wide.
- Make Stuffing: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, currants or chopped raisins, and chopped pecans (if using). Mix well to blend all the flavors.
- Stuff Apples and Add Butter: Place the apples upright in a baking dish. Fill each apple cavity with the prepared sugar mixture. Place a small dot of butter (about a quarter of the tablespoon) on top of the filling inside each apple.
- Add Water and Bake: Pour the boiling water into the bottom of the baking dish to help steam and keep the apples moist during baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes until the apples are tender but not mushy.
- Baste Apples: Once baked, remove the apples from the oven and baste them with the pan juices to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Serve: Serve the baked apples warm, optionally with a side of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.
Notes
- Choose firm baking apples like Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious, or Jonagold for best results.
- Adjust baking time depending on the size and variety of apples to avoid overcooking.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans.
- Using boiling water in the baking dish helps keep the apples moist and tender.
- Leftover baked apples can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
