Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries
Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any occasion. The warm, tender apples are filled with creamy feta cheese, tart cranberries, and a touch of honey, all spiced with cinnamon for a cozy taste. Garnished with fresh mint, these baked apples make an elegant dessert or a comforting snack that can be enjoyed year-round.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Gala)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Core each apple, leaving about half an inch at the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix feta cheese, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Stuff each cored apple with the filling mixture.
- Drizzle honey over each apple and place a small pat of butter on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before garnishing with fresh mint and serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg