SQUASH-STUFFED BAKED APPLES
My husband and our four children enjoy my baking creations, including apples filled with squash and festive spices. They make a healthy and delicious accompaniment to a holiday meal. -Carolyn Buschkamp, Emmetsburg, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts Side Dishes
Time 1h55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Core apples, leaving bottoms intact; peel top third of each. Remove centers of apples, leaving 1/2-in. shells; chop removed apple and set aside., Place cored apples in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, orange juice and water; pour over apples. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour or until apples are tender, basting occasionally with juice mixture., In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add chopped apple; cook and stir until tender. Stir in squash; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in salt, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and remaining brown sugar. Spoon into baked apples; sprinkle with remaining nutmeg. , Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until heated through, basting occasionally. Drizzle with pan juices before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Maria Cabeza
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but my apples turned out mushy. I think I would cook them for less time next time.
Tracy Montgomery
[email protected]These apples were a bit bland. I would recommend adding some spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, to the filling.
sujon khanhl
[email protected]I found that the apples were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using a tart apple variety, such as Granny Smith.
Sarita Chaudhary
[email protected]These apples are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are worth the effort. They are a delicious and impressive dessert.
Jayson Mutunga
[email protected]I love that these apples are gluten-free and dairy-free. They are a great option for people with food allergies.
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[email protected]These apples are a great make-ahead snack. I made them on the weekend and they were still delicious during the week.
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[email protected]I made these apples for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a big hit. They were a nice change from the traditional apple pie.
Eba Skyfox
[email protected]My kids loved these apples! They are a great way to get them to eat their fruits and vegetables.
FtR khokhar
[email protected]These apples were a great way to use up some leftover squash. They were also a healthy and delicious snack.
Kadie Moore
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the squash and apples would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors complemented each other perfectly.
Raja kanran 125
[email protected]These apples were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Eman Khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the apples turned out perfectly. They were soft and tender on the inside, and the filling was flavorful and satisfying.
Hazal Kaya
[email protected]The apples were a bit tart for my taste, but the squash and walnuts helped to balance out the flavor.
Fiona Ockhuis
[email protected]I made these apples for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.
Larissa Roberts
[email protected]These stuffed apples were a hit! The combination of sweet apples, savory squash, and crunchy walnuts was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.