Creamy Baked Apples
Indulge in the cozy, comforting flavors of fall with these Creamy Baked Apples, a dessert that’s as delightful as it is easy to prepare. Juicy Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples are hollowed out and filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture infused with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla. Chopped pecans or walnuts add the perfect crunch, while a drizzle of maple syrup or honey creates a caramelized glaze as the apples bake to tender perfection. Ready in under an hour, this elegant baked apple recipe is ideal for special occasions or a simple weeknight treat. Serve them warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a show-stopping, crowd-pleasing dessert you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large baking apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup or honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to fit the apples.
Wash and core the apples, being careful not to pierce the bottoms. Scoop out some of the flesh with a spoon to create a cavity for the filling, leaving about a 1/2-inch border.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Fold in the chopped pecans (or walnuts) and raisins if using.
Fill each apple cavity with the cream cheese mixture, packing it slightly so it’s level with the top of the apple.
Place the stuffed apples in the prepared baking dish. Top each apple with a small pat of butter.
Drizzle the maple syrup or honey over the apples and into the dish to coat the bottoms.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the tops are golden.
Let the baked apples cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve as is, or pair with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.8 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 188 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 396 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.4 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 148.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1343 mg | 29% | |
*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.
