Stuffed Granny Smiths With Maple Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Stuffed Granny Smiths With Maple Sauce
45 min.
8
311kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and nutritious side dish that will dazzle your guests and tantalize their taste buds? Look no further than our Stuffed Granny Smiths with Maple Sauce! This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is crafted to perfection, ensuring that everyone at the table can enjoy a delicious treat without any dietary restrictions holding them back.

The tartness of the Granny Smith apples strikes a perfect balance with the sweetness of a rich maple syrup and the depth of brown sugar. Combined with the delightful crunch of coarsely chopped walnuts and the chewy goodness of dried sweet cherries, each bite is an explosion of flavor and texture. This dish not only warms the heart but also delivers a unique twist on traditional apple desserts.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you’ll find this recipe incredibly convenient for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to casual weekday dinners. The aroma wafting from your oven as the apples bake will draw everyone into the kitchen, setting the stage for pleasant conversation and cherished memories.

Why settle for ordinary when you can impress with something extraordinary? Treat yourself and your loved ones to a deliciously tangy and sweet experience that they won’t soon forget. Grab your Granny Smith apples, and let the culinary adventure begin!

Ingredients

  • cup apple juice 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar packed
  • pounds granny smith apples 
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup 
  • 2.5 teaspoons pumpkin-pie spice 
  • tablespoon stick margarine melted
  • 0.8 cup cherries dried sweet
  • 0.3 cup walnuts coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Core apples three-fourths of the way through. (Do not cut through bottom.) Peel top half of each apple. Fill apples with cherry mixture.
  4. Place apples in a 12-inch cast-iron or heavy ovenproof skillet.
  5. Add the juice to skillet.
  6. Combine maple syrup and butter; pour over apples. Cover; bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Uncover; baste apples with juices from pan.
  7. Bake, uncovered, an additional 25 minutes or until tender.
  8. Serve with sauce.
  9. Note: Apples can also be baked in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories311kcal
Protein2.34%
Fat11.81%
Carbs85.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.16
Glycemic Load
12.61
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.0030435128542%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.78mg
Peonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
2.6mg
Epigallocatechin
0.44mg
Epicatechin
14.27mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.32mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Quercetin
7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:310.9kcal
15.54%
Fat:4.28g
6.58%
Saturated Fat:0.63g
3.93%
Carbohydrates:70.01g
23.34%
Net Carbohydrates:64.46g
23.44%
Sugar:58.76g
65.29%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:30.17mg
1.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.91g
3.82%
Manganese:0.78mg
39.12%
Fiber:5.55g
22.2%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.36%
Vitamin A:564.05IU
11.28%
Vitamin C:8.3mg
10.06%
Potassium:307.07mg
8.77%
Calcium:70.37mg
7.04%
Copper:0.12mg
6.02%
Magnesium:22.82mg
5.7%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.3%
Iron:0.82mg
4.58%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.15%
Vitamin K:4.02µg
3.83%
Phosphorus:35.52mg
3.55%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.69%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.33%
Folate:9.06µg
2.27%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.69%
Vitamin B3:0.27mg
1.36%
Source:My Recipes