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Baked Apples And Cranberries Recipe

A warm and comforting autumnal delight! This recipe for baked apples and cranberries features a delicious crunchy oat topping and is perfect as a delightful dessert or a sophisticated side dish for chicken, pork, or your Thanksgiving feast. Sweet and tart cranberries mingle with tender baked apples, creating a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 478.1 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.1 (9 Reviews)
Baked Apples And Cranberries

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Ingredients for Baked Apples And Cranberries

  • Fresh Cranberries
  • 6 medium apples (about 3 pounds total), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • Quick Cooking Oats
  • ½ cup (60g) packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted

How to Make Baked Apples And Cranberries

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. Peel, core, and slice 6 medium apples (about 3 pounds total).
  3. In the prepared baking dish, combine the apple slices with 1 cup (6 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries.
  4. Sprinkle the apple and cranberry mixture evenly with 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups (150g) rolled oats, ½ cup (60g) packed light brown sugar, and ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans.
  6. Add 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted, to the oat mixture. Stir until well combined and crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apple and cranberry mixture in the baking dish.
  8. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

240g

Fat

51g

Carbs

23g

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