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

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Ingredients for Baked Apples With Dates And Apricots

1 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
not used in recipe
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 medium apples
3/4 cup dry red wine

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How to Make Baked Apples With Dates And Apricots

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
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.
Transfer the chopped fruit to a medium bowl.
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.
Core 4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji).
Generously stuff the apple cavities with the date and apricot mixture, mounding slightly at the top.
Arrange the stuffed apples in a baking dish.
Pour the reserved 1/2 cup of wine into the bottom of the baking dish.
Bake for 45-60 minutes, basting the apples with the pan juices every 15 minutes, until the apples are tender.
Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature. Spoon some of the delicious pan juices over the apples for extra flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

182g

Fat

Carbs

18g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Apples With Dates And Apricots?

Baked Apples With Dates And Apricots takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked Apples With Dates And Apricots?

Baked Apples With Dates And Apricots has approximately 234.1 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked Apples With Dates And Apricots?

The key ingredients for Baked Apples With Dates And Apricots are Pitted Dates, Dried Apricot, Honey, Pomegranate Molasses, Sweet White Wine, Ground Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.