Baked apples stuffed with goat cheese and leeks are a delightful dish that combines sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This elegant yet easy-to-make dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night at home. The tartness of the apples pairs perfectly with the creamy richness of the goat cheese, and the leeks add a subtle garlicky flavor to balance out the sweetness. Served warm from the oven, these baked apples make a satisfying and unforgettable dessert.
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BAKED APPLES STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE AND LEEKS
Make and share this Baked Apples Stuffed With Goat Cheese and Leeks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Place 1 tablespoon butter and leeks in heavy pan; cook, shaking pan and stirring, until leeks begin to turn transparent.
- Add 1 tablespoon water, stir and cover pan.
- Continue cooking until leeks are tender, 10 minutes, adding more water if necessary to prevent leeks from sticking.
- When leeks are cooked, transfer them to bowl and blend inches Add goat cheese and cream.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Gently stuff each apple with an equal amount of the goat-cheese-and-leek mixture, pressing it into cavity and mounding on top.
- Core the apples and remove strip of peel from circumference of each apple (lemon juice will keeping them from oxidizing and discoloring); place apples in baking dish.
- Pour wine around apples, put bay leaf in wine and lightly salt interior of each apple.
- Top each apple with 1/4 of the remaining tablespoon of butter.
- Bake apples in center of oven until tender and cheese is dark golden on top, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Transfer to plates, garnish with parsley and serve immediately as appetizer or side dish.
BRANDY APPLES WITH GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat oven on low broil setting.
- Slice baguette into 35 small rounds. Coat each round with olive oil and lightly salt and pepper them. Place them on a cookie sheet. In a small saucepan, melt butter and add apple slices. When apples are coated, add brandy and toss gently for about 3 minutes, until apples become slightly soft. Remove from heat.
- To construct, place 1 apple slice on a toast round and spoon about 1 tablespoon of goat cheese on top. When all of them are constructed, place entire cookie sheet under broiler and remove as soon as the top of the goat cheese is slightly browned. Be sure you don't forget them, because they will brown quickly.
EASIEST EVER BAKED STUFFED APPLES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Trim the tops and scoop out the center and the seeds of each apple and rub the edges of the trimmed fruit with the lemon. In a medium bowl, combine the butter, cereal, sugar, and walnuts. Fill the apples with the cereal mixture. Set the apples upright in muffin tins and bake until tender and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Transfer to serving dishes, top with ice cream and serve hot.
DELICIOUS STUFFED BAKED APPLES
Baked apples are always a welcome sight at the dinner table on frigid fall evenings. This dressed-up version also features raisins, cranberries and apricots. -Glenda Ardoin, Hessmer, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the raisins, cranberries and apricots. In a small saucepan, bring juice and concentrate to a boil. Pour over dried fruit; let stand for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Core apples, leaving bottoms intact. Peel the top third of each apple; place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. , Drain fruit mixture, reserving juice. Stir brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon allspice into fruit; spoon into apples. Drizzle with butter. Pour 3/4 cup reserved juice around apples., Cover and bake for 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring remaining reserved juice and allspice to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Serve with baked apples.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 112g carbohydrate (94g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BAKED STUFFED APPLE
An apple is filled with a cinnamon cheesecake center. I used a Braeburn apple but any variety will work. Great for a cold night! Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Provided by Emily
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cut the stem out of the apple and hollow out the center until it is about 1 1/2 inches wide without going through the bottom. In a small cup, stir together the cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar. Set aside half of this mixture, and mix the rest with the cream cheese and dried cranberries.
- Sprinkle some of the reserved cinnamon sugar into the apple's cavity. Fill with the cream cheese mixture, and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on the top. Place the apple in a small baking dish.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the apple is tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 87.6 mg, Sugar 32.1 g
APPLE GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA
If you like sweet and savory, this one is for you. Easy to make and a beautiful presentation.
Provided by CrdsGrl
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes
Time 12m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat source.
- Toss together the goat cheese, apple, thyme, oregano, and pepper in a bowl; set aside. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet; toast the bread under the broiler until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the goat cheese mixture evenly over the bread slices. Return bread to oven to broil until cheese is softened, about 1 minute more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 139.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
BAKED STUFFED APPLES
My husband loves the smell of these stuffed apples while they're baking in the oven. He often tells me it wouldn't be a true holiday celebration without them. - Tre Balchowsky, Sausalito, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut apples in half lengthwise; remove cores. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Fill each half with 1 teaspoon blue cheese., In a small bowl, combine the oats, cranberries, raisins and brown sugar; spoon into apples. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until tender.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: Use firm, tart apples that will hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
- Core the apples carefully: Use a sharp knife to core the apples, being careful not to cut through the bottom of the apple.
- Stuff the apples generously: Fill the apples with a generous amount of the goat cheese and leek mixture. This will ensure that each bite is flavorful.
- Bake the apples until tender: Bake the apples until they are tender when pierced with a knife, about 30-35 minutes.
- Serve warm or cold: These apples can be served warm or cold. If you are serving them cold, be sure to chill them for at least an hour before serving.
Conclusion:
These baked apples stuffed with goat cheese and leeks are a delicious and elegant appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The apples are tender and flavorful, and the goat cheese and leek filling is creamy and savory. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
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