HONEY BAKED APPLES WITH RAISINS AND CINNAMON

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This dish is well suited to apples with a high moisture content, such as Jonagold, Braeburn and Gala; they soften nicely and produce a full-flavored juice that can be spooned over the top of the apples when served.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 cups apple cider
1/2 cup packed brown sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
1/3 cup honey (preferably 100 percent raw honey from a small producer)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch freshly ground pepper
6 unpeeled Braeburn, Golden Delicious or McIntosh apples, halved and cored with a melon baller
1/2 cup golden raisins or currants
1/2 cup dried apricots, julienned
6 whole cloves
2 or 3 star anise pods
2 to 3 cinnamon sticks, optional
1/4 cup apple brandy

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 25 minutes or so, or until mixture is syrupy and reduced to about 2 2/3 cups.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the apples, cut side down, in a 12-inch baking pan. Distribute the raisins, apricots, cloves, star anise, and cinnamon sticks, if using, over the apples. Pour the hot syrup over the apples. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the apples are almost tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Remove from the oven, turn the apples over, add the brandy. Baste apples with the apple cider and apple brandy many times, allowing the apples to absorb the flavor. Let the pan stand, covered, for 15 minutes. Serve baked apples with the liquid and dried fruits spooned over them in a bowl. Served with whipped heavy cream or ice cream and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Reta Mamo
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These apples are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a fancy restaurant.


Wu Di
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I've never been a fan of baked apples, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Mudansir Mande
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I made these apples for my family and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up!


Faiz Sagar
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These apples are the perfect fall dessert. They're warm, comforting, and full of flavor.


Ssempira Devis
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of raisins. But I'm so glad I did! The raisins add a really nice sweetness and texture to the apples.


Danyal Noor
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These apples are so good! I could eat them every day.


Jatt Sab
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I love the way the honey and cinnamon caramelize on the apples.


mahmud shazan
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making these apples again.


Hasnain Nawaz
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I made these apples for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Wasif Dc
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These honey baked apples were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The apples were tender and flavorful, and the raisins and cinnamon added a nice touch.