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Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries

Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries Blissfully Sweet

Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries are a delightful autumn treat, combining sweet and savory flavors in a comforting dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 4 apples firm varieties (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For the Filling
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons butter for richness
Optional Topping
  • 2 sprigs fresh mint for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paring knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Core each apple, leaving about a half-inch of the base intact.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Stuff each cored apple with the filling, drizzling honey on top and adding a pat of butter.
  5. Place the stuffed apples in the baking dish, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes until the tops are browned.
  7. Let the apples cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh mint before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use firm apples for best results and mix the ingredients thoroughly for even flavor.

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