Baked Stuffed Apple Recipe

Name: Baked Stuffed Apple
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30-45 minutes
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: apple: 175g; brown sugar: 7.5g; butter: 3g; ground cinnamon: 0.75g; nutmeg: 0.25g; oats or crushed nuts: 7.5g; raisins or dried fruit: 7.5g

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The Baked Stuffed Apple is a delightfully warm and comforting dessert, perfectly encapsulating the essence of home-cooked sweetness and spice. This timeless dish is crafted from a hollowed-out apple filled with a tantalizing mixture of brown sugar, butter, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, often augmented with oats, crushed nuts, or dried fruits for added texture and flavor. It's a simple yet decadent treat that balances the natural tartness of the apple with the rich, caramel-like sweetness of the filling.

🌎 Global: Dessert

🔥 Calories 155kcal
🍗 Protein 0.75g
🍚 Carbs 35g
🧈 Fat 2.5g

🥗 Ingredients:

apple (175g)
brown sugar (7.5g)
butter (3g)
ground cinnamon (0.75g)
nutmeg (0.25g)
oats or crushed nuts (7.5g)
raisins or dried fruit (7.5g)

🍳 How to cook (1 serving):

Cooking Time: 30-45 minutesPreperation Time: 15 minutes

Preparation

Start by carefully coring the apple to create a well, leaving the bottom intact. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. If using, add oats or crushed nuts and raisins or dried fruit to the mix.

Stuffing the Apple

Fill the hollowed-out apple with the sugar-spice mixture, compacting slightly. Top with a small dollop of butter.

Baking

Place the stuffed apple in a baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 30-45 minutes, or until the apple is tender.

Serving

Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra layer of indulgence.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

The Baked Stuffed Apple is a low-fat, moderately low-calorie dessert, with an estimated 110-200 kcal per serving. It offers a small amount of protein and fat, but is rich in carbs, primarily from the natural sugars in the apple and the added brown sugar. It's a good source of dietary fiber, especially if oats or nuts are included.