Cardamom Baked Apples Golden (Printable Version)

Golden apples baked with cardamom, honey, nuts, and warm spices for a cozy, tender dessert.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large golden apples (such as Golden Delicious), cored

→ Sweeteners & Spices

02 - 4 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Fillings

06 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
07 - 2 tablespoons raisins or golden sultanas

→ Liquids

08 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
09 - 1/4 cup apple juice or water

→ Garnish

10 - Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 350°F and prepare for baking.
02 - In a small bowl, blend honey, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until smooth.
03 - Place the cored apples upright in a baking dish, ensuring stability for filling.
04 - Stuff the cavity of each apple with chopped walnuts or pecans alongside raisins or sultanas.
05 - Drizzle the prepared mixture over and inside each apple for aromatic infusion.
06 - Pour apple juice or water into the base of the baking dish to create steam during cooking.
07 - Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes to soften the apples.
08 - Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until apples are tender and golden.
09 - Serve warm, optionally topped with Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream for added richness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste elegant enough for guests but come together in under an hour with barely any real effort.
  • The cardamom lifts the whole dish from ordinary to something that lingers in your memory long after dinner.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, yet nobody watching will feel like theyre eating a restricted version of anything.
02 -
  • Dont skip the foil in the first bake, or your apples will cook unevenly and the tops will be dark before the insides are tender.
  • The size of your apples matters more than you think, because one large apple will stay firm while a smaller one turns to applesauce.
  • If your apples look like theyre collapsing at the edges but still feel a bit firm inside, theyre done, remove them immediately before they fall apart.
03 -
  • Keep your apples cold in the fridge until the moment youre ready to fill them, which helps prevent browning while you work and keeps their shape intact.
  • If your apples are smaller than usual, reduce the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes and check them carefully to avoid overcooking.

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