Maple Kissed Cardamom Apples (Printable Version)

Tender apples baked with maple syrup, cardamom, and warm spices for a cozy dessert experience.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 4 medium baking apples (Honeycrisp or Gala)

02 - 60 ml pure maple syrup

03 - 30 grams chopped walnuts or pecans

04 - 30 grams raisins or dried cranberries

05 - 28 grams unsalted butter, cubed

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

09 - Pinch of salt

10 - Vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt

01 - Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.

02 - Wash, core each apple leaving the base intact to form a cavity for filling.

03 - In a small bowl, thoroughly mix maple syrup, chopped nuts, dried fruit, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

04 - Arrange apples in a baking dish and fill each cavity evenly with the prepared mixture.

05 - Top each filled apple with several small cubes of butter to enhance richness.

06 - Pour 120 ml of water into the base of the baking dish to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.

07 - Bake for 35 minutes until the apples are tender yet retain their shape.

08 - Serve warm, optionally garnished with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

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This dessert feels like a delicious secret you want to share with your closest friends
The blend of warming spices with maple syrup makes every bite uniquely comforting and memorable

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Keeping the bottom of the apple intact is crucial to hold all the delicious filling in place while baking
Adding water to the baking dish prevents the apples from drying out and helps them cook evenly

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Use apples that are firm yet ripe for baking to avoid mushy results
Cardamom is the spice secret that turns simple baked apples into an unforgettable treat