DATE-FILLED BAKED APPLE

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"It's hard to say what's more appealing-the homey aroma of this treat baking in the oven or the wonderful flavor of the warm apple, sweet dates and crunchy walnuts," says field editor Dorothy Pritchett (above with husband Charlie) of Wills Point, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon chopped dates
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped walnuts
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large tart apple
1/4 cup water
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, dates, walnuts and cinnamon. Peel top half of apple and remove core; place in a small baking dish. Fill with the date mixture. Combine water and remaining brown sugar; pour over apple., Cover and bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until apple is tender, basting occasionally. Serve warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Cartier Wheeler
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious dessert. The apples are a good source of fiber and the dates are a good source of antioxidants.


Born2kill.
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The apples baked up beautifully and the date filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Shoaib Arif
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover apples. The dates add a nice sweetness and chewiness to the dish. I also like that it's not too sugary.


Christian Fowler
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The apples are always soft and juicy, and the date filling is perfectly gooey. I love serving it with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.


Terence Klassen
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Absolutely love this recipe! The apples were perfectly tender and the date filling was divine. I added a bit of brown sugar to the filling for extra sweetness and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again!


Aby
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This dish was a bit too bland for me. I think it needed more spices or maybe a drizzle of honey to enhance the flavor.


Aphiwe Jali
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Not a fan of the date filling. It was too sweet for my taste. However, the apples were perfectly baked and I loved the spices used in the recipe.


sghaier mohamed emine
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This recipe is a keeper! The apples were soft and juicy, and the date filling was perfectly sweet and chewy. I loved the addition of spices, which gave the dish a warm and inviting aroma. Definitely making this again!


Khaled Aa
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Easy to follow recipe with delicious results! The apples were perfectly baked and the filling was flavorful and gooey. I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was a hit!


Hannan Dhanani
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This baked apple recipe is a delightful treat! The combination of sweet dates and tart apples is a perfect balance of flavors. The apples were perfectly tender and the dates added a chewy texture and natural sweetness. I also loved the addition of ci