Description
A delightful dish combining sweet baked apples with savory feta, honey, and tart cranberries, perfect for family gatherings and holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm, tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash the apples thoroughly and core them, creating a pocket for stuffing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled feta, dried cranberries, nuts (if using), honey, and cinnamon. Toss gently.
- Stuff each apple with the mixture generously.
- Drizzle melted butter and extra honey over the stuffed apples.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, removing the foil in the last 10 minutes to caramelize the tops.
- Once fork-tender, serve warm with additional honey if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute cranberries with raisins or fresh berries, and try different cheeses like goat cheese or blue cheese for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Baked Apples, Feta Cheese, Honey, Cranberries, Fall Recipes, Desserts