Savoury Baked Apples with Herbed Shallots
Transform your next meal with these Savoury Baked Apples with Herbed Shallots, a unique and flavorful twist on traditional baked apple recipes. Perfectly balancing the natural sweetness of firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp with a rich, savory filling of golden caramelized shallots, fresh thyme, rosemary, and a touch of cream, this dish is the epitome of gourmet simplicity. Topped with butter and optionally accented by grated Parmesan cheese, these apples are baked until tender, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. Ideal as an elegant side dish or an impressive appetizer, this recipe is easy to prepare in just 50 minutes and pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty fall salads. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking to elevate your weeknight menu, these savory baked apples are sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Apples (medium-sized, firm variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 4 pieces Shallots
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated, optional)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash the apples thoroughly. Cut off the tops and use a small knife or apple corer to hollow out the centers, leaving about 1/2 inch of apple flesh intact on all sides. Be careful not to puncture the bottom of the apple. Set aside.
Peel and finely dice the shallots.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and golden brown (about 7-8 minutes).
Stir in the thyme, rosemary, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook for an additional 1 minute to let the herbs release their aroma.
Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Mix well to create a creamy shallot filling. If using Parmesan cheese, stir it in at this stage.
Place the hollowed-out apples in a baking dish. Divide the shallot mixture evenly among the apples, gently packing it into the cavities.
Top each stuffed apple with a small pat of butter (about 1/4 tablespoon each).
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to lightly brown the tops and soften the apples fully.
Remove the apples from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme if desired. Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
965 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1367 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1200 mg | 26% | |
*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.
