Blushing Apples Gluten Free
Delight in the naturally sweet magic of Blushing Apples Gluten Free, a show-stopping dessert that combines tender baked apples with the tangy-sweet allure of cranberry and apple cider. This gluten-free recipe is a perfect balance of rustic simplicity and elegant charm, with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla elevating the flavors. The apples are cored and baked to perfection in a luscious cranberry-maple sauce, creating a gorgeous blushed hue that’s as inviting as it is delicious. Best served warm and topped with a dollop of whipped cream, yogurt, or ice cream, these baked apples make for a comforting yet refined dessert option that’s ideal for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Perfect for those seeking gluten-free dessert recipes that are wholesome and easy to prepare!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Medium red apples (e.g., Gala, Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup Apple cider or water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup 100% cranberry juice (unsweetened)
- 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, yogurt, or ice cream (ensure gluten-free if applicable)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash the apples thoroughly. Core each apple, creating a hollow center, but leave the bottom intact to hold the filling.
In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider (or water), lemon juice, cranberry juice, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
Stir in the vanilla extract. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) with cold water to create a slurry. Slowly pour this into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly, until it thickens slightly. Remove the sauce from heat.
Place the cored apples in a baking dish. Pour the prepared sauce over the apples, ensuring they are evenly coated and the sauce pools at the bottom of the dish.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender and have a slight blush from the cranberry juice.
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Spoon some of the sauce from the bottom of the dish over the apples for extra flavor.
Serve the apples warm, optionally topped with whipped cream, yogurt, or ice cream. Enjoy your naturally gluten-free dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.8 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1296 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
