Best 5 Old Fashioned Honey Baked Apples Recipes

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In the realm of classic comfort foods, few desserts evoke nostalgia and rustic charm quite like old-fashioned honey baked apples. These delectable treats, often associated with cozy autumn evenings and family gatherings, offer a symphony of flavors and textures that are sure to warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. With their tender, caramelized interiors enveloped in a sweet and sticky honey glaze, honey baked apples are a timeless culinary delight that has been enjoyed for generations. Whether you prefer them as a standalone treat, paired with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, or incorporated into other culinary creations, these honey-kissed apples are a versatile and utterly satisfying dessert that will transport you to a simpler, more comforting time.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY BAKED APPLES



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These baked apples are stuffed with cranberries and glazed with a mixture of honey and brown sugar for an extra-special treat that makes the house smell great too!

Provided by AMBERLIANNE

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 green apples
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
2 ¼ cups water
¾ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
6 scoops vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Core the apples, and remove the peel from the top third of each one. Place them in a baking dish, and fill the core holes with as many cranberries as you can fit.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the water, brown sugar and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and honey if necessary. Once it comes to a boil, pour the mixture over the apples.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, basting with the juices every 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 26.9 mg, Sugar 55.1 g

OLD-FASHIONED HONEY BAKED APPLES



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My baked apple recipe is very old-fashioned yet tried and true. It's definitely a comfort food. -Rachel Hamilton, Greenville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium tart apples
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
Optional: Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Core apples, leaving bottoms intact; peel top third of each. Place in a greased 8x4-in. glass loaf pan; fill with cranberries., In a small saucepan, combine water, brown sugar and honey; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over apples., Bake, uncovered, until apples are tender, 35-40 minutes, basting occasionally with juices. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HONEY BAKED APPLES



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These tender apples smell so good while they're in the oven-and taste even better. We enjoy the golden raisins inside and the soothing taste of honey. They're a yummy change from the cinnamon and sugar seasoning traditionally used with apples.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/4 cups water
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
6 large tart apples
1 cup golden raisins
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water, brown sugar and honey to a boil. Remove from the heat. , Core apples and peel the top third of each. Place in an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Fill apples with raisins; sprinkle any remaining raisins into pan. Pour sugar syrup over apples. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until tender, basting occasionally. Serve with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (76g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

OLD FASHIONED BAKED APPLES



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Baked Apples recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 baking apples (like Spy or Golden Delicious)
1/4 cup diced candied ginger or 1/4 cup diced dried apricot
1/4 cup brown sugar or 1/4 cup maple sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into 4
1/4 cup maple syrup or 1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup apple juice or 1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Remove the core of the apples with an apple corer or small knife, leaving about 1/2" at the base.
  • Peel the top one third with a vegetable peeler or sharp knife.
  • Place apples in an 8" square baking dish or in another ovenproof pan that holds them snugly.
  • Place 1 tbsp.
  • raisins in each apple.
  • In a small bowl combine brown sugar with cinnamon and add 1 tbsp mixture to each apple.
  • Place 1 small piece of butter in each apple.
  • Combine syrup with apple juice in a small bowl and pour over and around apples.
  • Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 45-55 minutes or until apples are very tender.
  • Baste a few times during baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.6, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 35, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 51, Protein 0.8

OLD FASHIONED BAKED APPLES



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Try serving this for breakfast, kids love them. They hit the spot as an evening treat too I like to use "release"non stick foil

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 large rome apples, washed & cored
1/3 cup granola cereal
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 fresh lemon rind, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup honey
1 cup apple juice
4 tablespoons butter
whipping cream, chilled or softly whipped

Steps:

  • Peel off one strip around the center of each apple.
  • Slice a thin piece off the bottom of each and place them almost touching in an oven proof dish.
  • Combine the granola,raisins, nuts,cinnamon nutmeg and lemon peel.
  • Toss to mix well.
  • Divide the filling among the centers of the apples, pack the filling down lightly.
  • In a saucepan combine the lemon juice, honey, apple juice& butter.
  • Bring to a bubbly simmer about 5 minutes.
  • Pour over the apples.
  • Cover with foil and bake 350F degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover the apples and continue baking for about another 30 minutes, basting frequently with the juice.
  • Cool to almost room temp serve with the cream.

Tips:

  • Choose firm, tart apples that will hold their shape during baking. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good options.
  • Use a sharp knife to core the apples. This will help to prevent the apples from splitting during baking.
  • Be sure to remove the seeds from the apples. Seeds can add a bitter flavor to the finished dish.
  • If you don't have a baking dish that is large enough to hold all of the apples, you can bake them in batches.
  • Serve the apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Honey baked apples are a classic fall dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving them for a special dinner party or a casual family gathering, honey baked apples are sure to be a hit.

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