Serve these tender apples with a sweet-tart filling alongside roasted turkey or chicken, a delicious pairing with the apples' hint of cardamom (though you could substitute cinnamon). They make a great stuffing alternative for those who don't eat wheat or gluten. They're also tasty for breakfast, snack or dessert.
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Method
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut 1/2 inch off the top of each apple and reserve tops.
Use a paring knife or spoon to hollow out apples, leaving about a 1/2-inch-thick wall and base. Set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add cranberries, honey, cardamom, dates and orange juice and zest and cook until cranberries begin to burst and liquid thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in almonds.
Spoon cranberry mixture into apples then replace the apple tops. Put into a small baking dish filled with 1/4 inch water, cover with foil and bake until tender, 15 to 30 minutes (depending on apples).
Uncover, carefully pour off the water and continue baking until very tender and golden, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
320
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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