Baked Apples Dried Berries Nuts (Print-Friendly Version)

Juicy apples baked with berries, nuts, granola, and warm spices deliver comforting fall flavors; serve warm or chilled.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the apples

01 - 4 large or 6 medium apples, firm varieties such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
02 - 180 ml water

→ For the filling

03 - 40 g chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
04 - 45 g dried fruit or berries (such as blueberries, cranberries, cherries, or raisins)
05 - 35 g granola
06 - 55 g light brown sugar
07 - 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 0.5 tsp ground allspice
09 - 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
10 - 28 g unsalted butter, melted

→ For topping

11 - 14–28 g unsalted butter, sliced for topping

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C to ensure apples bake evenly.
02 - Wash apples thoroughly and dry. Using a small paring knife, core each apple without piercing the base. If necessary, scoop out additional flesh to create a cavity for the filling.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine chopped nuts, dried fruit, granola, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and melted butter. Mix until well blended.
04 - Divide the prepared filling evenly among the apples, packing the mixture into each cavity generously but without overfilling.
05 - Place filled apples upright in a baking dish. Add 180 ml water to the base of the dish to aid in even baking and moisture retention.
06 - Place a slice of unsalted butter on top of each apple for added richness and sheen.
07 - Bake for 45–60 minutes, depending on apple size. Check after 45 minutes; apples should be tender yet maintain their shape when pierced with a fork.
08 - Allow baked apples to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm as is, or garnish with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, or whipped cream as desired.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Select apples with firm flesh to avoid collapse and ensure a pleasing texture after baking.
02 - Monitor baking closely to achieve a tender consistency; overbaking may cause the apples to disintegrate.
03 - Experiment with various nut and dried fruit combinations for diverse flavour profiles.
04 - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days refrigerated or up to 3 months in the freezer.

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