Baked apples with walnuts and honey
1 serving
45 minutes
Baked apples with walnuts and honey are an exquisite dessert that combines the sweetness of fruits, the crunch of nuts, and the aroma of spices. This recipe has roots in European cuisine and has long been a symbol of home comfort. Apples soaked in honey and cinnamon become tender and juicy, while the nuts add a pleasant texture. The addition of butter enhances their rich flavor, and powdered sugar adds a light sweetness. Serving with pistachio ice cream makes this dessert a perfect finale to any dinner. It can be prepared as a festive treat or simply to enjoy a cozy atmosphere. The aroma of baked apples with honey brings back memories of warm family evenings, while their tenderness and sweetness make this dish unforgettable.
1
Cut off the top of the apple and set it aside, it will be useful later.
- Green apples: 1 piece
2
Remove the bones using a small knife and a teaspoon.
3
Finely chop the top of the apple and place it in a bowl.
- Green apples: 1 piece
4
Add sugar, honey, cinnamon, and crushed nuts there, and mix them by kneading a little.
- Sugar: 20 g
- Honey: 20 g
- Ground cinnamon: 2 g
- Walnuts: 20 g
5
Place this mixture in the apple and put it in the oven or air fryer for 40 minutes at 160–170 degrees.
6
Before taking it out, put butter in the apple 3 minutes before.
- Butter: 5 g
7
Place the apple on a plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar through a sieve.
- Powdered sugar: 2 g
8
Decorate the plate with a scoop of ice cream and mint (in my case, it's dried raspberry leaves, seems even better).
- Pistachio Ice Cream: 60 g
- Fresh mint: 2 g