Baked Apples with Feta & Honey
Baked Apples with Feta & Honey is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will warm your heart. Juicy apples are stuffed with creamy feta, drizzled with rich honey, and baked to perfection. This simple yet impressive dish is perfect for cozy gatherings or as a comforting dessert after dinner. The aroma fills your kitchen, creating an inviting atmosphere that will have everyone eager to indulge in these baked beauties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 150g)
- 1/3 cup honey (about 113g)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional, about 60g)
- Water for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Core each apple, ensuring enough flesh remains at the bottom to hold the filling.
- In a bowl, mix crumbled feta, chopped walnuts (if using), honey, and cinnamon. Stuff each apple generously with this mixture.
- Place the stuffed apples in the baking dish and add water to the bottom.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and fragrant. Drizzle more honey over the apples during the last five minutes for added sweetness.
- Let cool slightly before serving; enjoy warm or with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use firm apples to maintain their shape while baking. Feel free to substitute feta with goat cheese for a tangier flavor. Experiment with different nuts or spices to customize your baked apples.