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Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries

Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries Bliss

Enjoy a delightful dessert with these Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries—a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 apples
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 4 no. firm apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) Use firm varieties for best texture
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Creamy, salty ingredient
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Tartness needed to balance sweetness of honey
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can use pumpkin spice for variation
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness
For Baking & Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Honey Provides natural sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Butter/Cooking Spray Use for greasing the baking dish
  • optional Fresh Mint For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sturdy Apple Corer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Core the apples, leaving a half-inch base intact. Set them upright in the baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, combine feta, cranberries, cinnamon, and vanilla, stirring until blended.
  4. Spoon the filling into each apple, packing it snugly without overflowing.
  5. Drizzle each apple with honey and add a pat of butter on top of each.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh mint and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to choose firm apples and consider alternatives for feta if needed. Adjust sweetness when substituting cranberries.

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