Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries
Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries are a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making them an ideal dessert or snack.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- oven
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Core the apples: Carefully core each apple, leaving about ½ inch intact at the bottom to hold the filling.
- Mix the filling: In a small bowl, combine the feta, cranberries, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Stuff the apples: Place the cored apples in the baking dish and stuff each with the feta mixture, pressing gently.
- Add honey and butter: Drizzle honey over each apple, then place a small pat of butter on top of each.
- Bake covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the apples are tender.
- Brown and finish: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the tops are golden.
- Garnish and serve: Let the apples cool slightly, then sprinkle with fresh mint if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Honeycrisp or Gala apples hold their shape well and work best for baking; feel free to experiment with others. Substitute dairy-free feta and plant-based butter for a vegan version. Chopped nuts or a sprinkle of brown sugar can be added to the filling for extra texture and sweetness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1baked appleCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 190mgFiber: 4gSugar: 21g
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