Description
Comforting Baked Apples bring warmth and sweetness to your autumn dessert table, blending wholesome ingredients with classic flavors. Simple yet elegant, this dessert invites you to savor the pure delight of perfectly spiced, tender fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 4 large firm apples
- 100 grams mixed dried fruit
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 50 grams light brown soft sugar
Fats and Dairy:
- 50 grams unsalted butter
- Creme fraiche (for serving)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 220°C (200°C fan), creating an ideal environment for transforming crisp apples into a decadent dessert.
- Gently melt butter in a mixing bowl, then incorporate sugar, citrus zest, fresh juice, aromatic spices, and chopped dried fruit, creating a rich, fragrant filling.
- Carefully hollow out the apple centers using an apple corer, ensuring you leave the bottom intact to hold the delectable mixture.
- Generously fill each apple cavity with the prepared spiced mixture, pressing gently to compact the stuffing and allow flavors to meld.
- Arrange the stuffed apples in a snug, ceramic baking dish, ensuring they sit securely and upright during roasting.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for the apples to soften and caramelize with a golden, glistening exterior.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes to allow the intense flavors to settle and the fruit to cool slightly.
- Plate the warm baked apples and crown with a dollop of creamy creme fraiche, drizzling the remaining syrupy juices over the top for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Select firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and balanced sweetness.
- Create deeper flavor by adding chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts to the filling mixture.
- Customize the spice blend by experimenting with cardamom, nutmeg, or ginger for unique taste profiles.
- Transform into a gluten-free and vegan dessert by substituting butter with coconut oil and using maple syrup instead of sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg