Baked Apples with Cranberries, Raisins, and Apricots

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Baked Apples with Cranberries, Raisins, and Apricots
95 min.
4
475kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Baked Apples with Cranberries, Raisins, and Apricots, a dessert that perfectly marries the sweetness of fruit with the warmth of spices. This vegetarian and gluten-free treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.

Imagine the aroma of apples baking in the oven, their natural sweetness enhanced by a medley of dried fruits and a hint of allspice. Each bite offers a tender apple filled with a luscious mixture of golden raisins, tart cranberries, and chewy apricots, all harmoniously blended with a touch of brown sugar. The sparkling apple-cranberry juice adds a refreshing twist, creating a sauce that beautifully coats the apples and elevates the dish to a new level of deliciousness.

Ready in just 95 minutes, this recipe serves four and is perfect for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth without compromising on health. With only 475 calories per serving, you can enjoy this guilt-free dessert that is rich in flavor and nutrients. Whether served warm on its own or accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream, these baked apples are sure to impress and leave your guests craving more. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this heartwarming dessert that celebrates the essence of fall!

Ingredients

  • cups sparkling apple-cranberry juice 
  • 0.3 cup concentrated cranberry juice cocktail frozen thawed
  • 0.3 cup apricots dried chopped
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 0.5 cup golden raisins 
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground allspice divided
  • large golden delicious apples 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted melted ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • glass baking pan
  • melon baller

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Remove stems from apples.Using melon baller, scoop out core of each apple, making 1-inch-wide hollow center but leaving bottom of apple intact. Make 1/8-inch-deep cut in skin around center of each apple. Arrange apples, hollowed side up, in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish.
  3. Mix raisins, cranberries, sugar, apricots, and 1/2 teaspoon allspice in small bowl. Pack fruit mixture into hollows of apples.
  4. Sprinkle any remaining fruit mixture around apples in dish.
  5. Drizzle butter into filling and around apples in dish.
  6. Pour sparkling juice and cranberry concentrate into dish.
  7. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon allspice into dish.
  8. Bake apples uncovered until tender, occasionally basting with cranberry juice mixture, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
  9. Transfer apples to 4 bowls.
  10. Pour juices from dish into medium saucepan and boil until thick enough to coat spoon, about 4 minutes. Spoon sauce over apples.

Nutrition Facts

Calories475kcal
Protein1.41%
Fat21.96%
Carbs76.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.45
Glycemic Load
24.31
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.4356521225494%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.68mg
Delphinidin
0.02mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Peonidin
0.11mg
Catechin
4.48mg
Epigallocatechin
0.58mg
Epicatechin
22.79mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.42mg
Luteolin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.81mg
Myricetin
0.41mg
Quercetin
11.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:474.9kcal
23.75%
Fat:12.39g
19.06%
Saturated Fat:7.43g
46.44%
Carbohydrates:97.23g
32.41%
Net Carbohydrates:89.43g
32.52%
Sugar:80.86g
89.85%
Cholesterol:30.5mg
10.17%
Sodium:18.23mg
0.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.78g
3.57%
Fiber:7.8g
31.21%
Vitamin C:18.9mg
22.91%
Potassium:634.65mg
18.13%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.79%
Vitamin A:772.32IU
15.45%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.92%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.8%
Copper:0.19mg
9.64%
Vitamin K:8.1µg
7.71%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.59%
Magnesium:29.5mg
7.37%
Iron:1.19mg
6.62%
Phosphorus:65.75mg
6.58%
Calcium:60.31mg
6.03%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.65%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.19%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.45%
Folate:8.79µg
2.2%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.64%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.42%
Selenium:0.92µg
1.32%
Source:Epicurious