Best 4 Baked Apples With Cajeta Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our exquisite baked apples with cajeta recipe. This classic dessert takes a humble apple and transforms it into a culinary masterpiece. We'll guide you through two enticing variations – a traditional baked apple with cajeta and a tantalizing apple empanada with cajeta filling.

With step-by-step instructions and a captivating blend of spices, discover how to craft these delectable treats at home. Our traditional baked apple recipe features tender apples nestled in a warm embrace of cajeta, while the empanada variation encases a sweet and tangy cajeta filling within crispy, golden pastry.

Experience the magic as your kitchen fills with the enchanting aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The soft and juicy apples, perfectly complemented by the rich and caramel-like cajeta, will leave you craving more.

Whether you're seeking a comforting dessert to end a special meal or a delightful treat to savor during the holidays, our baked apples with cajeta recipes are sure to become your go-to choice. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED APPLES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large baking apples, such as Honeycrisp
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Wash and core apples, leaving enough of the core at the base of the apple to contain the filling.
  • Combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and chopped pecans in a small bowl. Roll log shapes of the mixture and press enough into each apple to fill the core.
  • Fill a 2-quart baking dish with about 3/4 cup water, or enough to cover the bottom. Place the apples upright in the dish. Bake until the apples are soft and the filling is browned, 1 hour.

BAKED APPLES RECIPE (TWO WAYS)



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You can use this recipe to make stuffed baked apples with my delicious cinnamon and brown sugar mixture and nuts of your choice, or you can make baked sliced apples, tossed with the same delicious brown sugar mixture. Either way, serve your baked apples warm. This recipe is vegan and gluten free, but if you like, you can serve the cooked apples with a good scoop of your favorite ice cream!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 to 4 large baking apples, (such as honeycrisp, jonagold, or pink lady)
¼ cup brown sugar
1/2 cup lightly crushed nuts, (I used 1/4 walnuts and 1/4 cup pistachios)
¼ cup raisins, (cranberries, or other chopped dried fruit of your choice)
1/2 to 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp cardamom
1 to 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil,

Steps:

  • Heat the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and adjust a rack in the center
  • Make the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, nuts, raisins or dried fruit of your choice. Add the cinnamon and cardamom. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 apple, Calories 157.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, Fat 3 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Sodium 5.3 mg, Fiber 3.8 g, Sugar 18.7 g

DELICIOUS CINNAMON BAKED APPLES



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These baked apples taste simply great on a cold winter evening or any other evening. Plus the house smells just divine while cooking them.

Provided by imagination_co

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
3 ½ tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish with the butter.
  • Mix brown sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Layer about 1/3 of the apples in prepared baking dish; sprinkle with 1/3 of the sugar mixture. Repeat layers twice more.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Pour water over apples and continue baking until tender, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

BAKED APPLES



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My dad's baked apples.

Provided by LuCynda Hansen

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tart green apples
½ cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Scoop out the core from top of the apple, leaving a well. Do not cut all the way through. Stuff each apple with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter. Place in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until sugar begins to caramelize and apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 91 mg, Sugar 40.9 g

Tips:

  • To make the cajeta, combine 1 cup of evaporated milk, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and turned a deep caramel color.
  • To make the baked apples, core and peel 6 apples. Place the apples in a baking dish and fill the centers with cajeta. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
  • Serve the baked apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • For a more decadent dessert, drizzle the baked apples with chocolate sauce or caramel sauce.
  • If you don't have cajeta, you can substitute dulce de leche or caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

Baked apples are a classic fall dessert that can be easily made with a few simple ingredients. With the addition of cajeta, these baked apples are taken to the next level. The cajeta adds a rich, caramel flavor that perfectly complements the tartness of the apples. Whether you serve them warm or cold, baked apples with cajeta are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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