Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 large apples (Honeycrisp or Gala recommended), cored
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped pears (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 2 tbsp honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme (optional, for a savory touch)
Instructions
Preparation:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish that can comfortably hold the apples.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, optional chopped pears, honey, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Stir until well-mixed, ensuring the honey and spices evenly coat the ingredients.
- Stuff the Apples: Place each cored apple upright in the greased baking dish. Use a spoon to fill each apple generously with the feta and cranberry mixture, pressing gently to pack the filling tightly.
- Bake the Apples: Cover the baking dish with foil to retain moisture and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the apples are tender to the touch and the filling is slightly caramelized on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Drizzle each apple with a bit more honey and sprinkle with fresh rosemary or thyme for a pop of flavor and color. Serve warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
Cooking Note:
- Apple Choice: Honeycrisp and Gala apples retain their shape well while baking. Avoid overly tart varieties like Granny Smith, which may not balance as well with the feta and cranberries.
- Serving Temperature: These baked apples are best served warm to enjoy the melted feta and gooey honey with each bite.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sodium: 150mg
- Protein: 3g