Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries
Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries offer a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that captivate the senses. Perfect for cozy fall evenings or festive gatherings, this recipe combines tender baked apples with creamy feta, tart cranberries, and a touch of honey for an irresistible treat. Enhanced by warm spices and fresh mint, these baked apples serve as both a comforting dessert and a satisfying snack. Easy to make and visually appealing, they promise to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh mint (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Core the apples, leaving about half an inch intact at the bottom.
- In a mixing bowl, combine feta, cranberries, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Stuff each cored apple with the filling mixture.
- Drizzle honey over each apple and place a small pat of butter on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh mint if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg