Description
A delightful dish that combines the sweetness of baked apples with the savory richness of feta and the tartness of cranberries, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup chopped cranberries (fresh or dried)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core your apples without going all the way through.
- Combine feta cheese, cranberries, and honey in a bowl.
- Stuff the apples with the filling and top with butter and cinnamon.
- Arrange the apples in a baking dish and drizzle with more honey.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Serve warm with optional drizzles of honey or powdered sugar.
Notes
Make ahead of time and reheat for best results. These also taste great the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: baked apples, feta, cranberries, dessert, holiday recipe, family meal