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    Apple Pie Baked Apples Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Mini-pies baked inside an apple are adorable and perfect for a sweet dessert without some kind of incredibly laborious nut-flour crust.

    Considering that nut flour desserts aren’t really the healthiest thing you could be eating anyway, using the apple itself as the “crust” for the pie is a perfect solution for a treat that doesn’t take all night to make and still scratches that itch for something apple-flavored and sweet.

    Apple Pie Baked Apples

    The only thing you’ll really have to watch out for here is making sure you don’t break the skin while hollowing out the apples: other than that, it’s pretty much a fuss-free process from start to finish.

    The walnuts give everything a hearty crunch, and the spice is simple but classic: vanilla and cinnamon to bring out the sweetness of the fruit.

    You can make this recipe with any kind of apple. Granny Smiths have a nice tartness to them, but feel free to pick your favorites – or ask for recommendations if you get to meet the farmer.

    And depending on how strong you like your flavorings (and how big your apples are), don’t be afraid to add more cinnamon and vanilla to the “pies.”

    These make a very impressive dessert presentation: make them for a party or just to enjoy for your own sake as a well-deserved and healthy end to a good meal.

    Apple Pie Baked Apples Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 40 min

    Ingredients

    • 6 large apples (any variety);
    • ¼ cup walnuts, chopped;
    • 2 tbsp. raw honey; (optional)
    • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon;
    • ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract;
    Apple Pie Baked Apples Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 375 F.
    2. Cut off the top of 4 of the apples and set aside. Do not throw the tops away!
    3. Remove the inside of each apple with a spoon very carefully, making sure not to break the peel.
    4. Remove the skin from the remaining 2 apples and slice very thinly.
    5. In a bowl, combine the sliced apples with the walnuts, cinnamon, vanilla, and honey, if using.
    6. Scoop the apple mixture into each hollow apple, and cover with the top of each apple.
    7. Place the stuffed apples in a small roasting pan and add water to cover the bottom of the pan.
    8. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
    9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
    Apple Pie Baked Apples Recipe

    Apple Pie Baked Apples Recipe

    Treat yourself to a taste of fall with these sweet baked "pies" that focus on the good stuff: the apples!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 216 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 large apples any variety
    • ¼ cup walnuts chopped
    • 2 tbsp. raw honey optional
    • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
    • ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 375 F.
    • Cut off the top of 4 of the apples and set aside. Do not throw the tops away!
      6 large apples
    • Remove the inside of each apple with a spoon very carefully, making sure not to break the peel.
    • Remove the skin from the remaining 2 apples and slice very thinly.
    • In a bowl, combine the sliced apples with the walnuts, cinnamon, vanilla, and honey, if using.
      ¼ cup walnuts, ½ tsp. ground cinnamon, ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract, 2 tbsp. raw honey
    • Scoop the apple mixture into each hollow apple, and cover with the top of each apple.
    • Place the stuffed apples in a small roasting pan and add water to cover the bottom of the pan.
    • Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
    • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 332mgFiber: 7gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword apple, pie
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