Baked Apples Stuffed with Cranberries and Almonds

Serves 2
Time 45 min
Baked Apples Stuffed with Cranberries and Almonds

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.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    2Granny Smith apples
    1 tablespoonunsalted butter
    1 cupfresh or frozen and thawed cranberries
    2 tablespoonshoney
    1/4 teaspoonground cardamom
    6dates, pitted and chopped
    Zest and juice of 1 orange
    2 tablespoonschopped roasted almonds

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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

9g

Saturated Fat

4g

Cholesterol

15mg

Sodium

0mg

Total Carbohydrate

64g

Dietary Fiber

9g

Total Sugars

50g

Protein

3g

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