Tasty Tea Baked Apples
Delight in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these Tasty Tea Baked Apples—a unique twist on a classic dessert that fills your kitchen with the cozy aroma of cinnamon and spiced tea. Firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith are cored and stuffed with a delightful mixture of raisins, chopped walnuts or pecans, and ground cinnamon, then brushed with a touch of lemon juice to retain their vibrant color. The magic happens when these apples are nestled in a bath of brewed black or chai tea, sweetened with a drizzle of honey, and baked to tender, caramelized perfection. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a simple bake, this gluten-free recipe is the ultimate fuss-free dessert or snack. Serve them warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat. Perfect for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or as a weeknight indulgence, these baked apples are a harmonious blend of sweet, spiced, and nutty flavors sure to please.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Apples (medium-sized, firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 2 Black tea bags (or chai tea for a spiced flavor)
- 500 ml Water
- 4 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons Raisins
- 4 tablespoons Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium saucepan, bring 500 ml of water to a boil. Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and set the brewed tea aside.
Wash and core the apples, making sure to leave the bottom intact to create a small cavity for the filling. Brush the inside of the apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
In a small bowl, mix together the raisins, chopped walnuts (or pecans), and ground cinnamon. Divide this mixture evenly among the apples, stuffing it into the cavities.
Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish. Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter on top of each stuffing mixture.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over each apple.
Pour the brewed tea into the baking dish around the apples.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to let the tops caramelize.
Remove the apples from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.7 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 183.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1408 mg | 30% | |
*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.
