Baked apple with orange and Thai melon

3 servings

30 minutes

Baked apple with orange and Thai melon is a refined dessert of Pan-Asian cuisine, combining the softness of baked apple, citrus freshness of orange, and exotic sweetness of cantaloupe. Honey infuses the fruit pulp with a delicate caramel note, while pine nuts add a crunchy texture. A light spiciness of cinnamon completes the flavor composition, creating a harmony of sweetness and warmth. This dessert is perfect for cozy evenings and can be a bright finish to a meal. Baking in the oven softens the fruits and fully reveals their aromas. Historically, the combination of honey and nuts has been widely used in Eastern sweets, making this recipe a unique bridge between different culinary traditions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 222.4
• Proteins: 2.7g
• Fats: 4.7g
• Carbohydrates: 42.3g

Ingredients

• Apple: 3 pc
• Oranges: 1 pc
• Honey: 4 tbsp
• Pine nuts: 20 g
• Cantaloupe: 50 g
• Ground cinnamon: to taste

Cooking steps

1. We cut out the core of the apples. Then we place the apples in a suitable deep baking dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 3 pieces

2. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

3. We pour honey inside the apples.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 4 tablespoons

4. Peel the orange with a knife, then cut it into 5x20 mm rectangles. Sprinkle the apples with the peels.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 1 piece

5. We squeeze juice from the peeled orange onto the apples.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 1 piece

6. We cut the melon into small pieces. We place one inside the apple. The others are scattered in the mold.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cantaloupe: 50 g

7. We sprinkle everything with cinnamon and pine nuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground cinnamon:  to taste
   • Pine nuts: 20 g

8. Reduce the oven heat to minimum. Place the dish in the oven for 20-30 minutes (depending on your preferred doneness of the apples).