Description
Warm, tender apples filled with a cozy blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts, baked until golden and syrupy. The perfect comforting dessert for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup water or apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped nuts, raisins (if using), vanilla extract, and salt.
- Core the apples, leaving the bottom intact. Place them in the baking dish.
- Stuff each apple with the filling and top with a cube of butter.
- Pour water or apple cider into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Spoon syrup from the dish over the apples.
Notes
- Use firm apples to prevent them from falling apart.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a richer dessert.