Stuffed Baked Apple
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Stuffed Baked Apple
Description
The Stuffed Baked Apple recipe centers on medium-sized apples hollowed out to create a cavity filled with a blend of uncooked oatmeal, brown sugar, chopped walnuts, raisins, and fragrant spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. A pinch of kosher or table salt balances the sweetness, and optionally, a small amount of melted vegan margarine is placed atop each filled apple before baking. The apples are placed in a baking dish with boiling water added, covered loosely with foil, and baked first covered then uncovered for a total of 40 minutes, allowing the fruit to soften evenly and the filling to cook through.
The resulting dessert has tender baked apples with a moist, textured filling that combines the chewiness of oatmeal and nuts with sweet, fruity raisins and warm autumn spices. The liquid in the pan helps steam the apples, preserving moisture while baking. This dessert is suited to cooler weather and can be served warm after baking.
To keep apples upright during baking, trimming the bottom to create a flat, stable base is recommended without penetrating the cored area. Fillings can be varied by substituting nuts according to preference or omitting nuts entirely. The filling should be packed firmly into the apples for even cooking and optimal texture.
Ingredients
- 2 medium apple
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons oatmeal uncooked
- 2 tablespoons walnuts chopped
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- nutmeg grated, pinch
- ground cloves pinch
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ½ tablespoon vegan margarine optional
- 1 cup water boiling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using an apple corer (or, if you're like me and don't have one, a melon baller or, failing that, a paring knife, though be really careful if you go the knife route), remove the stem and core of the apples, leaving the bottom intact. Mix all the remaining ingredients except for the water, and pack into the hollowed-out apples. (You might have some extra, depending on the size of your apples. You can hollow out another apple, or save the remainder for another day.) Top each apple with half the vegan margarine (if you're using it), and put the filled apples in a baking dish. (I used an 8" by 8" square Pyrex dish.)
- Add the water to the baking dish, cover loosely with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake for 20 minutes more. Remove from the oven, transfer to a plate, and let cool 5-10 minutes before serving. (You can also re-cover them with the foil and let them sit for up to half an hour.)
Notes
- Adjust the filling by substituting walnuts with chopped almonds or pecans, or omit nuts if preferred.
- Trim the bottom of each apple carefully to level them and prevent tipping during baking without cutting into the cored area.
- Pack the filling firmly into the apples to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 620mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 393mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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