ROSY RED CHRISTMAS APPLES

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Pretty enough to pass as dessert, these sweet festive apples make a nice alternative to salad. The creamy nut-filled mixture stuffed inside is delightful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon red liquid food coloring
16 medium apples, peeled and cored
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring sugar, water and food coloring to a boil. Place four apples in pan; boil for 3 minutes. Turn apples over; boil 2-5 minutes longer or until apples are crisp-tender. Place in a large dish to cool. Repeat with remaining apples., In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, pecans and mayonnaise. Stuff into center of apples. Serve or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Shreenjuuu
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These apples were a little bland for my taste. I think I would add more cinnamon next time.


Oscar Estoa
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but my apples turned out really mushy. I think I cooked them for too long.


MD Mohidul
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I made these apples for my kids and they loved them! They were a healthy and festive treat.


Hennie Lourens
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These apples were so easy to make and they looked so beautiful. I will definitely be making these again.


Elvis Kelly
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I followed the recipe exactly and my apples turned out great! They were the perfect addition to my Christmas table.


Aleksandra Azevedo
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These apples were a little too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Fahim Hossen
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I made these apples for my family and they loved them! The cinnamon and sugar coating was the perfect touch.


Sualey Andani
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These apples were so easy to make and they looked so festive. I will definitely be making these again.


Poco Page
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I followed the recipe exactly and my apples turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again next year.


najmul husain
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These apples were the perfect addition to my Christmas table. They were beautiful and delicious.


Ego Builders
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I made these apples for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Khuzeni Zikalala
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These apples were a little bland for my taste. I think I would add more cinnamon next time.


duke nyathi
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but my apples turned out really mushy. I think I cooked them for too long.


Enamul Islam
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I made these apples for my kids and they loved them! They were a healthy and festive treat.


Love ly Rose
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These apples were so easy to make and they looked so beautiful. I will definitely be making these again.


Suleimani Mohamedi
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I followed the recipe exactly and my apples turned out great! They were the perfect addition to my Christmas table.


Evanna Salina
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These apples were a little too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Rhoda Akuol Diing
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I made these apples for my family and they loved them! The cinnamon and sugar coating was the perfect touch.


AGD OVI YT
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These apples were a hit at my Christmas party! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive. I will definitely be making these again next year.