Dates N Stuff Apples Recipe

Delight your family with this irresistible baked apple recipe! Sweet dates, crunchy granola, and warming spices combine to create a classic dessert that's perfect alongside a roast chicken or pork, or enjoyed on its own. No microwave needed – just the comforting warmth of your oven. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a comforting, delicious treat.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 245.2 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dates N Stuff Apples

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How to Make Dates N Stuff Apples

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup pitted dates (chopped), ½ cup granola, ½ cup walnuts (chopped), ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 2 tablespoons margarine (melted), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
  3. Core 6 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji) leaving about ½ inch of the bottom intact for stability.
  4. Arrange cored apples in a 9-inch round baking dish.
  5. Fill the cavities of each apple evenly with the date mixture.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup orange juice and ½ cup water.
  7. Pour the orange juice mixture around the apples in the baking dish.
  8. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
  11. Let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup (optional) and enjoy warm or cold!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

159g

Fat

4g

Carbs

16g

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