Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 medium apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn), about 3 pounds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, for topping
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Core apples, leaving the bottom intact. Cut off about 1/4 inch from the top of each apple.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg until light and fluffy. Stir in walnuts, raisins, and cherries.
- Fill each apple cavity with the filling. Place the apples in a baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbly.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce and serve warm.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 250
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 20mg
Carbohydrates: 40g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 30g
Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and tart
- Warm and comforting
- Festive and autumnal
User Comments:
- "These apples are a perfect fall dessert. They're easy to make and so delicious!"
- "I love the combination of the sweet filling and the tart apples."
- "These apples are a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy."
- "I served these apples with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was the perfect treat."
- "I can't wait to make these apples again next year!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful not to overbake the apples, as they will become mushy.
- If you don't have caramel sauce, you can use maple syrup or honey instead.
- To make the apples ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe but do not top with caramel sauce. Store the apples in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the apples in the oven and top with caramel sauce.
