Baked apples with nuts, raisins, honey and cinnamon
7 servings
30 minutes
Baked apples with nuts, raisins, honey, and cinnamon are a classic dessert filled with the warmth and coziness of home cooking. The roots of this dish trace back to European gastronomic traditions where baked fruits with spices and sweet additions were popular as early as the Middle Ages. The tender flesh of the apple becomes soft and juicy, while the combination of honey, nuts, and raisins gives it a rich, layered flavor. A light aroma of cognac adds a touch of sophistication, while cinnamon awakens feelings of comfort and coziness. This dish is perfect for cold evenings, accompanying a cup of hot tea or coffee. Baked apples can be served as a standalone dessert or as an accompaniment to ice cream and cream, creating a harmony of flavors and textures.
1
Pierce the apples all over with a fork.
- Apple: 7 pieces
2
Rinse the raisins, sprinkle with cognac, and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Raisins: 190 g
- Cognac (brandy): 2 tablespoons
3
Remove the core and part of the flesh of the apple, being careful not to pierce the apple through.
- Apple: 7 pieces
4
Put 1 teaspoon of honey, raisins, and coarsely chopped nuts — 2 nuts in each apple.
- Honey: 7 teaspoons
- Raisins: 190 g
- Nuts: 14 pieces
5
Sprinkle with sugar mixed with cinnamon on top.
- Cinnamon sugar: 7 teaspoons
6
Pour about 1 cm of water into the dish, place the apples, and put it in the oven.
- Apple: 7 pieces
7
Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 30 minutes (depending on the type of apples) and to your taste!
- Apple: 7 pieces