My Favorite Apple
Transform your kitchen into a cozy haven with "My Favorite Apple," a simple and delightful baked apple recipe that's brimming with warm, fall-inspired flavors. Featuring large, juicy apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, this dish is filled with a delectable mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional add-ins like chopped walnuts and raisins for added texture and sweetness. Baked to tender perfection in a steamy bath of water and topped with a dab of butter, these apples turn irresistibly soft and aromatic. Ready in under an hour, this dessert makes an elegant and comforting treat, especially when served warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Perfect for holidays or any day, this recipe is your go-to for a crowd-pleasing, wholesome dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large apples (e.g., Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji)
- 4 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 4 tablespoons Raisins (optional)
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash and core the apples, removing the seeds and creating a hollow center without cutting through the bottom of the fruit.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, chopped nuts (if using), and raisins (if using).
Stuff the hollowed-out core of each apple with the mixture, pressing it down gently to fill it well.
Top each filled apple with a small pat (approximately 1/2 tablespoon) of unsalted butter.
Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish, leaving a little space between them.
Pour 1 cup of water into the baking dish to create steam during baking.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbling.
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the apples to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1067 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.1 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1315 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.
