Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries
Indulge in the cozy flavors of baked apples stuffed with creamy feta cheese, drizzled with honey, and topped with tart cranberries. This delightful dish combines sweet and savory elements for a festive dessert or comforting snack. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on a quiet evening, these baked apples promise warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core each apple without breaking the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix feta cheese, cranberries, cinnamon, and honey.
- Stuff the mixture into each cored apple.
- Place apples in a baking dish, add pats of butter on top, and drizzle with extra honey.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple (about 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheese varieties such as goat cheese or blue cheese for a unique flavor twist. Feel free to substitute cranberries with raisins or add nuts for added crunch. For best results, choose firm apples to maintain texture during baking.