Baked Apples Stuffed with Dried Fruit and Pecans

Baked apples have been enjoyed as a dessert since ancient times and are often associated with comfort and warmth.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Baked Apples Stuffed with Dried Fruit and Pecans

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Apples
• 1 cup Dried Apricots
• 1 cup Dried Cranberries
• 0.5 cup Pecans
• 4 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.5 cup Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Core the apples and hollow out the center to create a pocket for the stuffing.
3. In a bowl, mix together the dried apricots, dried cranberries, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Stuff the mixture into the hollowed-out apples.
5. Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish and pour water into the dish.
6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
8. Let the baked apples rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.