Stuffed Baked Apples

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
6	large	Apples	Apples Apple - pronounced 'AP-uhl is a fruit from the apple tree, part of the rose family. It's known for its round shape and varying sizes and colors, from green and yellow to deep Read more...
1/2	cup	Raspberry Jam » seedless
1	teaspoon	Orange rind » grated
1/2	cup	Walnuts » finely chopped	Walnuts Walnuts - pronounced 'WAWL-nuhts' are the edible seeds of trees belonging to the genus Juglans. They are known for their wrinkled, brain-like appearance. These nuts have a earthy flavor and are encased in Read more...
3	tablespoons	Sugar	Sugar Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts. There are different types of sugar, Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
30 Minutes	30 Minutes	1 hour

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C / Gas Mark 6

1. Core apples and peel skin about 1/3 of the way down from the stem end.

2. Pierce the rest of the skin all over with a fork to lessen wrinkling and splitting.

3. Place apples in a large, deep pan, add water to a depth of 1/4 inch.

4. Mix raspberry jam with orange rind and nuts.

5. Fill the centre of each apple with this mixture.

6. Sprinkle sugar over the top of each apple.

7. Bake in the preheated 400°F oven, uncovered, until water in the pan begins to boil.

8. Then cover the pan, lower the heat to 350°F and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, depending on size of apples.

9. Baste 2 to 3 times with pan juices.

10. To Glaze the Apples: Uncover when cooked and sprinkle the top with an additional tablespoon of sugar.

11. Place under the broiler, 3 inches from the heat until lightly browned.

12. Watch closely, they will brown quickly.

13. Serve hot or cold, delicious either way.

Submitted by Susan H. | June 4th, 2024 See all of Susan H.'s Recipes.

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@Susan H. \| June 4th, 2024
For this dish, you can substitute Almonds for the Walnuts or omit them all together and replace the nuts with half the amount of raisins. I gave it a 5

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