Baked apples with mint is a classic dessert that is both simple to make and incredibly delicious. This versatile dish can be enjoyed on its own, served with ice cream or whipped cream, or even used as a topping for pancakes or waffles. The combination of sweet, tart, and minty flavors creates a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
In this article, we will provide you with two different recipes for baked apples with mint. The first recipe is for a traditional baked apple dish, while the second recipe is for a more modern take on the classic.
The traditional baked apple recipe uses simple ingredients such as apples, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The apples are cored and filled with the sugar mixture, then baked until they are tender and caramelized. The modern recipe uses a similar ingredient list, but also adds fresh mint leaves to the filling. This gives the dish a refreshing and herbaceous flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the apples.
Whether you choose to make the traditional or modern recipe, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make dessert. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake some apples!
BAKED APPLES
This recipe is for whole baked apples stuffed with buttery brown sugar oat crumble. For extra flavor, feel free to swap the water with warm apple cider.
Provided by Sally
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C).
- Using a handheld or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, or simply using a fork or spoon, beat/mash the butter, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together until combined. Stir in the oats, then the raisins/dried cranberries/nuts, if using. Set aside.
- This can be tricky, but I recommend using a sharp paring knife and a spoon. (Or an apple corer.) I find cookie scoops can easily break or crack the apples. Using a sharp paring knife, cut around the core, about halfway or 3/4 down into the apple. Use a spoon to carefully dig out the core. Takes a bit of patience and arm muscle. Once the core is out, use a spoon to dig out any more seeds.
- Place cored apples in an 8-inch or 9-inch baking pan, cake pan, or pie dish. Spoon filling into each apple, filling all the way to the top. Pour warm water into the pan around the apples. The water helps prevent the apples from drying out and burning.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until apples appear slightly soft. Bake longer for softer, mushier baked apples. The time depends on how firm your apples were and how soft you want them to be.
- Remove apples from the oven and, if desired, baste the outside of the apples with juices from the pan. This adds a little moisture to the skin, but it's completely optional.
- Serve warm with salted caramel, whipped cream, or ice cream. Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
BAKED APPLES
Granny Smith apples, fragrant cinnamon, & nutmeg are the centerpiece of this warm & delicious dessert recipe. It's perfect served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Provided by Paula Deen
Categories baking dessert fall holiday The Lady and Sons: Savannah Country Cookbook
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 °F.
- Combine cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Core apples, making sure not to puncture the bottom of the apples so that the juices will remain. Remove skin from 1/2-inch around top of apples at the opening. Fill each cavity with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Top each apple with a teaspoon of butter. Place apples in casserole dish and pour apple juice around them. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh mint, and serve.
BAKED APPLES
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
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
BAKED APPLES RECIPE (TWO WAYS)
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
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
BAKED APPLES
Little hands aged from 3-6 can help make these sweet treats, best served with vanilla ice cream
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Ask a grown-up to turn the oven on to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Sit each apple on the worktop and push the apple corer into the centre of each one (or ask a grown-up to do this for you).
- Mix the sultanas, muscovado sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
- Stand up the apples, side by side, in a baking dish. Using your fingers, push a little bit of the sultana mixture into each apple, using up all the mixture between them.
- Add a blob of butter to the top of each and sprinkle over the demerara sugar. Ask a grown-up to put the dish in the oven for 20 mins or until the apples are cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.07 milligram of sodium
BAKED APPLE WEDGES
McIntosh apples have the best texture for this easy dessert because they become soft without falling apart.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar over a baking sheet. Combine oats, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and spices in the work bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Add half the almonds and process until finely chopped. Add remaining almonds; process until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
- Peel apples and cut into quarters. Cut out cores. Dip apples into egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Coat well with the oatmeal-nut mixture and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until soft. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired. Garnish with mint leaves.
Tips:
- Choose firm, tart apples that will hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
- Use fresh mint leaves for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh mint, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried mint.
- To make the streusel topping, use cold butter and flour. This will help to create a crumbly texture.
- Bake the apples until they are tender but still hold their shape. The baking time will vary depending on the size of the apples.
- Serve the apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Baked apples with mint is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet apples, refreshing mint, and crunchy streusel topping is simply irresistible. This dessert is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give baked apples with mint a try.
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