Description
Baked Apples with Cranberries are the ultimate comfort dessert, blending tender apples and tart cranberries into a delightful autumn treat. This easy recipe fills your kitchen with warm aromas and creates nostalgic memories in every bite. Enjoy these scrumptious baked apples warm, topped with ice cream for an indulgent dessert or as a flavorful breakfast option. Perfect for any occasion, this dish showcases the essence of fall and will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium firm apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core each apple, ensuring the bottom remains intact.
- In a bowl, mix cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts (if using).
- Stuff each apple generously with the cranberry mixture.
- Drizzle melted butter over each stuffed apple.
- Place stuffed apples in a baking dish and add a splash of water around them.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg