Best 7 Maple Baked Apples With Dried Fruit And Nuts Recipes

BAKED APPLES WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a large baking pan with raised sides with cooking spray.
• Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each apple so they will stand up straight in the pan. Slice the tops. Using a corer or a melon baller, remove the center and the seeds from the fruit. Carefully remove most of the flesh to create a "bowl," leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh around the sides and bottom. Avoid creating a hole at the bottom, or breaking the apple.
• Place the apples in the prepared baking pan.
• In a food processor, combine the nuts, dried fruit, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt. Pulse until roughly minced.
• Stuff each apple with the mixture, letting it overflow slightly outside of the apple for a rustic look.
• In a small bowl, combine the cider and the other 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
• Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the liquid over each apple. Pour the remaining liquid in the pan.
• Top each apple with a slice of butter. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
• Place the apples in bowls and pour any extra sauce over them. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, and a dash of cinnamon.

COCONUT MAPLE GRANOLA WITH MIXED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line 2 sheet trays with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, coconut, pecans, pistachios, maple syrup, coconut oil and brown sugar. Divide between the lined sheet trays.
• Bake the granola for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove the granola to a large mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the dried apricots, dried cherries and golden raisins and stir to combine. Allow to cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

MAPLE BAKED APPLE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Core apple and peel the top third. Place in a small microwave-safe dish. Fill apple with walnut mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until apple is tender. Serve warm.

MAPLE BAKED APPLES WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400*F.
• In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, dried fruits and nuts.
• Place the apples in a baking dish and stuff them with the fruit mixture, placing a knob of butter on top of the stuffing.
• Pour the apple cider and maple syrup into the bottom of the pan and bake the apples , basting every 5 to 7 minutes, until they are tender, about 25 to 35 minutes.
• When the apples are tender, transfer them to a serving platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Pour pan juices into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over hight heat. Simmer until the mixture becomes syrupy and reduces to a sauce (about 10 minutes). Serve over the apples.

MAPLE-NUT BAKED APPLES

Steps:

• Core apples and peel the top two-thirds. Place in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Combine walnuts, raisins and cinnamon; press into the center of each apple. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon maple syrup., Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until tender rotating a half turn twice. , In a small microwave-safe dish, combine the butter and remaining syrup. Heat, uncovered, on high for 15-25 seconds or until butter is melted. Pour over apples; serve immediately.

BAKED APPLES IN MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Core apples, remove seeds, peel away a bit of skin, and stuff with currants.
• Set in oven-proof baking dish.
• Combine lemon and apple juice with spices and maple syrup and pour over apples.
• Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes, basting often.
• Serve warm.

MAPLE BAKED APPLES WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, dried fruit, and nuts.
• 2. Place the apples in a baking pan or casserole dish and stuff their cavities with the fruit and nut mixture. Place a piece of butter on top of the stuffing.
• 3. Pour the apple cider and maple syrup into the bottom of the baking pan and bake the apples, basting every 5 to 7 minutes, until they are tender, 25 to 35 minutes.
• 4. When the apples are tender, transfer them to a serving platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Pour the pan juices into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer the mixture until it becomes syrupy and reduces to a sauce, about 10 minutes. Serve over the apples.
• Serving Suggestions
• Serve with yogurt, whipped crème fraîche, or ginger ice cream.