Baked Apples Filled With Berries Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Apples Filled With Berries

• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended)
• Unsalted Butter
• 1/4 cup water

How to Make Baked Apples Filled With Berries

1. **Make the Berry Compote:** In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup fresh cranberries, 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the berries release their juices (about 5-7 minutes).
2. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 minute.
3. Strain the compote through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the juice. Set the berries aside.
4. Return the reserved juice to the saucepan and simmer over medium-high heat until it reduces to a syrupy consistency (about 10 minutes).
5. Pour the reduced syrup over the berries and gently stir to coat. Allow to cool completely.
6. The berry compote can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for several months.
7. **Prepare the Apples:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Cut 4 large apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji) in half horizontally.
9. Leave the skin on or remove it, as desired.
10. Use a sharp paring knife or melon baller to remove the core and stem.
11. Fill each apple half generously with the berry compote.
12. Dot each apple half with 1/2 tablespoon (1/2 tbsp) of unsalted butter.
13. In a shallow baking dish, melt 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) unsalted butter. Pour 1/4 cup water into the dish.
14. Arrange the apple halves in the baking dish.
15. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbly.