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Baked Apples With Dates And Apricots Recipe

Indulge in this elegant and lighter-than-usual holiday dessert, inspired by Laura Frankel, chef-owner of Shallots in Skokie. Featured in her cookbook "Jewish Cooking for All Seasons," these baked apples are the perfect ending to any festive meal. Sweet dates and apricots mingle with warming spices and a touch of wine, creating a symphony of flavor. Prepare ahead – bake up to 4 hours in advance and keep loosely covered at room temperature. Find pomegranate molasses (or make your own using recipe #86849) at your local Middle Eastern market. This recipe is perfect for those seeking a sophisticated and subtly sweet dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 234.1 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
Baked Apples With Dates And Apricots

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Ingredients for Baked Apples With Dates And Apricots

  • Pitted Dates
  • Dried Apricot
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • Sweet White Wine
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Ground Cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended)

How to Make Baked Apples With Dates And Apricots

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Pulse 1 cup pitted dates and 1/2 cup dried apricots in a food processor until finely chopped but still slightly chunky (about 10-12 pulses), or chop by hand.
  3. Transfer the chopped fruit to a medium bowl.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, 3/4 cup dry red wine (reserve 1/2 cup), 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  5. Core 4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji).
  6. Generously stuff the apple cavities with the date and apricot mixture, mounding slightly at the top.
  7. Arrange the stuffed apples in a baking dish.
  8. Pour the reserved 1/2 cup of wine into the bottom of the baking dish.
  9. Bake for 45-60 minutes, basting the apples with the pan juices every 15 minutes, until the apples are tender.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature. Spoon some of the delicious pan juices over the apples for extra flavor.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

182g

Fat

0g

Carbs

18g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Desserts Fruit Asian Jewish Ashkenazi Middle Eastern European Apples Pitted Fruit 4 Hours Or Less