Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries. This sweet and savory dessert features tender apples stuffed with creamy feta cheese, tangy cranberries, and a hint of honey. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also offers a unique flavor profile that will impress your guests. The combination of warm baked fruit with a rich filling makes it an unforgettable treat that can be enjoyed year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Core each apple, leaving about ½ inch intact at the bottom.
- In a small bowl, mix feta cheese, dried cranberries, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Stuff each cored apple with the mixture and place them in the baking dish.
- Drizzle honey on top of each apple and add a small pat of butter.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm; garnish with fresh mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg