Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries Recipe
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Delight in these baked apples stuffed with a sweet and savory mixture of crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, honey, and warm spices. Perfectly tender and golden, this dessert combines crisp apples with a luscious filling, finished with a touch of fresh mint for a refreshing garnish.
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Apples and Filling
4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Gala)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings and Garnish
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
Core the apples: Carefully remove the cores from each apple, leaving about ½ inch at the bottom intact so the filling does not leak out.
Mix the filling: In a small bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
Stuff the apples: Place the cored apples upright in the baking dish, and fill each cavity with the feta and cranberry mixture, pressing gently to pack it in.
Add honey and butter: Drizzle honey evenly over each stuffed apple, then place a small pat of unsalted butter on top of the filling in each apple.
Bake covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes, allowing the apples to become tender while the flavors meld.
Brown and finish: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the tops of the apples turn golden and slightly caramelized.
Garnish and serve: Let the apples cool slightly to avoid burning, then sprinkle with chopped fresh mint if desired. Serve warm for the best flavor.
Notes
Choose firmer apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Gala so they hold their shape during baking.
The mixture can be adjusted by adding chopped nuts for extra texture if desired.
If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the honey to 1 tablespoon.
Fresh mint garnish is optional but adds a refreshing contrast to the warm flavors.
You can prepare the apples a few hours ahead and refrigerate before baking.
