Baked apples a’ la fruitBaked apples a’ la fruitBaked apples a’ la fruit

Each apple is filled with nutritious dried fruits and wine and apple juice to create the dessert of a lifetime.
Growing up on an apple orchard, this recipe was a constant in our healthy eating; therefore, it was a must to offer this Healthy Recipe to your collection.

Baked apples a’ la fruit

Baked apples a’ la fruit

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The aroma of cinnamon will fill the air as these yummy apples bake.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup port
  • 1/4 cup apple juice concentrate
  • 1/4 cup dried blueberries, cranberries, or sour cherries
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 baking apples i.e. Jonathan, Mackintosh or Gala

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F.
  • Bring wine and juice concentrate to a boil in a small saucepan.
  • Add cranberries and cinnamon; stir and cover - let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Core apples, being careful not to cut through the bottom. Using a paring knife score around the apple approximately 1/2 inch from bottom. Peel from top down to scored line to stop from splitting while cooking.
  • Set apples in glass baking dish so they do not touch each other.
  • Fill center of juice soaked cranberries using remainder of juice to spread over apples.
  • Pour enough water to 1/3 inch in baking dish. Cover dish with foil.
  • Bake for approximately 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake a further 20 minutes.
  • Voila - baked apple dessert is completed - serve warm in fancy dessert dish.
  • Recipe serves 4.
Keyword Apple, Baked apples