Ingredients
- 6 medium baking apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup hot water or apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and dried cranberries or raisins.
- Wash and core the apples, making sure not to cut through the bottom.
- Place the apples upright in a snug-fitting baking dish.
- Divide the filling evenly among the apples, pressing it into the center.
- Top each apple with about 1/2 tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle walnuts on top if using.
- Pour hot water or apple juice into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until apples are tender but still hold their shape.
- Spoon pan juices over the apples before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
- Filling can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Swap cranberries for raisins or oats, and walnuts for pecans or omit nuts.
- Add vanilla or cloves for extra flavor depth.
- Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for a richer dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
