BAKED APPLES STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE AND LEEKS

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Make and share this Baked Apples Stuffed With Goat Cheese and Leeks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 large leeks, white part only, well-rinsed and diced (4 to 5 oz. each)
1 tablespoon water
1 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
finely ground sea salt
7 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
fresh ground black pepper
4 large apples (about 8 oz. each)
flat leaf parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Place 1 tablespoon butter and leeks in heavy pan; cook, shaking pan and stirring, until leeks begin to turn transparent.
  • Add 1 tablespoon water, stir and cover pan.
  • Continue cooking until leeks are tender, 10 minutes, adding more water if necessary to prevent leeks from sticking.
  • When leeks are cooked, transfer them to bowl and blend inches Add goat cheese and cream.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Gently stuff each apple with an equal amount of the goat-cheese-and-leek mixture, pressing it into cavity and mounding on top.
  • Core the apples and remove strip of peel from circumference of each apple (lemon juice will keeping them from oxidizing and discoloring); place apples in baking dish.
  • Pour wine around apples, put bay leaf in wine and lightly salt interior of each apple.
  • Top each apple with 1/4 of the remaining tablespoon of butter.
  • Bake apples in center of oven until tender and cheese is dark golden on top, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Transfer to plates, garnish with parsley and serve immediately as appetizer or side dish.

Adan Flores
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Overall, I thought these apples were a good dessert. I would definitely make them again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Minakhan Minakjan
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I thought the apples were a bit bland. I would recommend adding some spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, to the filling.


Sksanjit 2020
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These apples were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using a less sweet variety of apple.


Abdhul Majheed
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's definitely a keeper!


Cathy Leathers
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These apples were the perfect way to end a special meal. They were elegant and delicious.


Samya Lebby
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I would definitely make these apples again. I think they would be a great addition to a holiday meal.


givers tv
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Overall, I thought these apples were a good dessert. They were easy to make and they tasted delicious.


Martha Uzoma
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I found the apples to be a bit dry. I would recommend adding a little bit of butter or oil to the pan before baking.


Kamar Eaton
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I thought the recipe was a bit too complicated. I would have preferred a simpler recipe with fewer ingredients.


mydogkobe lolmydogkobe
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I made these apples for my family and they were a big hit! My kids loved the sweet and tangy flavor.


Usama Akmal
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These apples were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Saminur Ahmad
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and delicious dessert. It's easy to make and it's sure to impress your guests.


Liza Mystique
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I served the apples with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was the perfect dessert. The ice cream helped to balance out the tartness of the apples.


Josh Barnett
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The leeks added a nice savory flavor to the apples. I think they were a great addition.


DH Hamidul
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I loved the way the goat cheese melted into the apples. It created a creamy, gooey texture that was heavenly.


Sampha Kamara
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The apples were a bit undercooked for my taste. I would recommend baking them for an extra 5-10 minutes.


Faith Wanjira
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I thought the apples were a bit too tart for my taste. I would recommend using a sweeter variety of apple, such as Honeycrisp or Gala.


Paik Nabin
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These apples were so good! The goat cheese and leeks added a really unique flavor that I loved. I will definitely be making these again.


Bilal Chadhar
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these apples without any problems. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find. I would defin


scott Moran
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These baked apples were a delightful treat! The combination of tangy goat cheese, savory leeks, and sweet apples was simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and the apples turned out perfectly tender, with a hint of caramelization around t


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