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.
1
We cut out the core of the apples. Then we place the apples in a suitable deep baking dish.
- Apple: 3 pieces
2
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
3
We pour honey inside the apples.
- Honey: 4 tablespoons
4
Peel the orange with a knife, then cut it into 5x20 mm rectangles. Sprinkle the apples with the peels.
- Oranges: 1 piece
5
We squeeze juice from the peeled orange onto the apples.
- Oranges: 1 piece
6
We cut the melon into small pieces. We place one inside the apple. The others are scattered in the mold.
- Cantaloupe melon: 50 g
7
We sprinkle everything with cinnamon and pine nuts.
- 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).
