Best 3 Cranberry Stuffed Apples Recipes

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As the holiday season approaches, many people start thinking about their favorite holiday dishes, and cranberry stuffed apples are a classic holiday treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These delicious treats can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a dessert. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you can find the perfect cranberry stuffed apples recipe for your holiday table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY STUFFED APPLES



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Cinnamon, nutmeg and walnuts add a homey autumn flavor to these stuffed apples, but the slow cooker does most of the work for me. -Graciela Sandvigen, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 4h10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 medium apples
1/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Core apples, leaving bottoms intact. Peel top third of each apple; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the cranberries, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon into apples. , Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until apples are tender. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STUFFED CRANBERRY APPLES



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For this great holiday dessert, apples are wrapped in a pie crust and stuffed with a sweet cranberry and orange mixture. This was made for me years ago by an older lady and I begged her for the recipe.

Provided by CM

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup dried cranberries
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 (15 ounce) package ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust
6 apples, cored

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix the sour cream, cranberries, brown sugar, and orange zest together and set aside. Slice each pie crust into three strips. Wrap each cored apple with one strip of pastry, covering the bottom of the apple, but leaving the top open. Fill each apple with the prepared filling. Place the wrapped and filled apples into a baking dish.
  • Bake the apples in the preheated oven until the pastry is evenly browned and the apples are tender, about 30 minutes. Let the apples stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.1 calories, Carbohydrate 73.1 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 354.1 mg, Sugar 36.6 g

PRESSURE-COOKER CRANBERRY STUFFED APPLES



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Cinnamon, nutmeg and walnuts add a homey autumn flavor to these stuffed apples. What a lovely old-fashioned treat! -Grace Sandvigen, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 medium apples
1/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Optional toppings: Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Core apples, leaving bottoms intact. Peel top third of each apple. Place trivet insert and 1 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Combine cranberries, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon into apples. Place apples on trivet., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Quick-release pressure. If desired, serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose firm, tart apples that will hold their shape during baking, such as Granny Smith or Braeburn apples.
  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
  • Add a variety of spices to the cranberry filling, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, to enhance the flavor.
  • If you don't have a corer, you can use a sharp knife to cut out the cores of the apples.
  • Be careful not to overfill the apples with the cranberry filling, or it will spill out during baking.
  • Bake the apples until they are tender and the cranberries are starting to burst.
  • Serve the apples warm or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of honey.

Conclusion:

Cranberry-stuffed apples are a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With their sweet and tart flavor, cranberry-stuffed apples are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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