Hazelnut Maple Rum Apples
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Hazelnut Maple Rum Apples, a dessert that combines rustic charm with gourmet flair. Featuring tender baked apples filled with a luscious mixture of chopped hazelnuts, pure maple syrup, dark rum, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe is the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. The golden raisins add optional bursts of chewy texture, while a hint of butter ensures a silky finish. Serve these caramelized apples warm, paired with a creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of the rich, spiced pan juices for a dessert that's as decadent as it is comforting. Perfect for dinner parties or a special weeknight treat, this easy yet elegant dessert will captivate your taste buds and fill your home with the irresistible scent of spice and maple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large baking apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 cup Chopped hazelnuts
- 1 4 cup Maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons Dark rum
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 cup Golden raisins (optional)
- 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the apples in a single layer.
Core the apples carefully using an apple corer or a sharp paring knife, creating a hollow in the center without cutting all the way through the bottom.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped hazelnuts, maple syrup, dark rum, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and golden raisins (if using). Stir until the mixture is evenly coated.
Place the hollowed apples into the prepared baking dish. Fill each apple generously with the hazelnut and maple syrup mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
Top each apple with a small pat of butter, about 1/2 tablespoon per apple.
Pour about 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the baking dish to keep the apples moist while baking.
Bake the apples in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the apples are soft but still hold their shape. Baste the apples with the juices from the dish about halfway through cooking.
Carefully remove the baked apples from the oven and let them cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Serve the warm hazelnut maple rum apples with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Drizzle with any remaining juices from the baking dish for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.0 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 253.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 622 mg | 13% | |
*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.
