Baked Apples

Missing that old-fashioned apple pie? The craving stops here. Enjoy the sweetness of this traditional Thanksgiving treat while the mouthwatering aromas fill your kitchen. You won’t miss the heavy, gluteny crust and the butter. SERVES 4 • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) raisins • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped raw walnuts • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon • 4 small Golden Delicious, Pippin, or Granny Smith apples, • peeled and cored 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. 2. Evenly divide the raisin mixture into four portions and stuff into hollows of apples. Place upright in glass or ceramic baking dish and add 1 inch of water. Bake for thirty to forty minutes. Apples are done when soft and easily pierced with a fork. Cool for five minutes before serving.

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Baked apples are autumn in a baking dish: cored apples stuffed with raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon, then baked in a shallow bath of water until soft and fragrant. Thirty-five minutes, four ingredients, and the house smells like a bakery. Cool five minutes and serve.

Pro Tips

• Choose firm baking apples like Golden Delicious, Pippin, or Granny Smith so they hold their shape instead of collapsing.
• Add an inch of water to the dish. The steam keeps the skins from drying out while the insides turn tender.
• Pack the raisin mixture firmly into the hollows so every spoonful gets a little of everything.
• Test with a fork at thirty minutes. The apples are done the moment the flesh yields easily.
• Cool the apples five minutes before serving so the filling sets slightly and the fruit is safe to eat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make baked apples ahead?

Yes. Bake them up to 2 days ahead, refrigerate, and rewarm at 350 F for about 10 minutes. They are also lovely served at room temperature.

Do I have to peel the apples?

The recipe peels and cores them for a uniformly tender result, but leaving the skin on gives a prettier, sturdier apple that holds the filling well.

Are baked apples paleo?

Yes. Apples, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon, with no added sugar or dairy. The raisins bring all the sweetness you need.

Can I use other nuts or dried fruit?

Pecans stand in beautifully for the walnuts, and chopped dried apricots or dates work in place of the raisins.

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