Ingredients
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- 4 large apples (Honeycrisp or Gala recommended), cored
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped pears (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 2 tbsp honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme (optional, for a savory touch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine feta, cranberries, optional pears, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Stuff each apple with the mixture and place in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until tender.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with herbs before serving.
Notes
Select firm apples to maintain their shape during baking.
Experiment with different cheeses or nuts for varied flavors.
Let stuffed apples sit for 10 minutes before baking for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 20