Secrets
- Score the skin around the middle with a knife so the apple does not burst in the oven.
- Keep the bottom of the apple intact so it holds the melted butter and honey.
- A splash of apple juice in the dish prevents overflowing honey from burning.
Baked apples are the simplest fall dessert there is: while the main dish finishes cooking, slide in four beautiful apples, cored and stuffed with nuts and honey.
A splash of water or apple juice at the bottom of the dish creates a caramelized syrup to spoon over the apples right out of the oven.
Step-by-step recipe check off as you go
Core the apples
Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Wash the apples and core them, widening the cavity slightly, without piercing through the bottom so the honey stays inside.
Popotam's tipScore a shallow line around the middle of each apple with a knife: the skin will not split as it bakes.Make the filling
Coarsely chop the walnuts and hazelnuts. Mix them with the honey and cinnamon.
Stuff and dot with butter
Place the apples in the baking dish, fill each core with the nut mixture and top with a pat of salted butter. Pour the apple juice into the bottom of the dish.
Bake in the oven
Bake for 30 minutes at 180 °C (350 °F), basting once halfway through with the pan juices.
And there you go, it's ready
Check off every step to take out the caramelized apples.
Secrets for apples that hold their shape what makes all the difference
Storage and make-ahead
They keep for 2 days in the fridge and reheat in 10 minutes in a low oven.
Variations
- Add a handful of raisins or dried cranberries to the filling.
- Swap the honey for maple syrup and a hint of vanilla.
- Tuck a square of dark chocolate into the center for the last 2 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Quelle variété de pomme tient le mieux au four ?
La Reine des Reinettes, la Canada grise et la Boskoop deviennent fondantes sans s'effondrer.
Comment évider sans vide-pomme ?
Coupe un petit chapeau, puis creuse le cœur avec une petite cuillère à café aux bords francs.
Peut-on les cuire en même temps qu'un gratin ?
Oui, à 180 °C ou 190 °C sur l'étage voisin pendant les 30 dernières minutes.
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