Baked Apples with Dates, Almonds and Rum Recipe

Name: Baked Apples with Dates, Almonds and Rum
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) plus 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup dark rum; 1/4 cup apple juice; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 2 large egg yolks; 1 tablespoon whipping cream; 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/2 cup almonds, toasted, finely chopped; 6 pitted dates, chopped; 4 large Golden Delicious apples (about 2 pounds); Additional melted butter; Whipped cream

Servings: persons

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) plus 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 cup apple juice
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon whipping cream
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup almonds, toasted, finely chopped
6 pitted dates, chopped
4 large Golden Delicious apples (about 2 pounds)
Additional melted butter
Whipped cream

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Mix 1/4 cup butter, rum and juice in 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
3
Mix sugar, egg yolks, 1 tablespoon cream, ginger, flour, lemon peel and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in small bowl until smooth.
4
Mix in almonds and dates.
5
Using melon baller, scoop out stem end and entire core of apples, being careful to leave bottom intact.
6
Using vegetable peeler, remove 1-inch-wide strip of peel from around top of cavity.
7
Pack cavities to top with almond mixture.
8
Arrange apples in prepared dish.
9
Brush exposed apple surfaces with additional melted butter.
10
Bake until tester inserted into apple meets little resistance, brushing occasionally with juices and covering loosely with foil if filling is browning too quickly, about 45 minutes.
11
Serve warm with whipped cream.

465

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) plus 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 1/4 cup dark rum, 1/4 cup apple juice, 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Baked Apples with Dates, Almonds and Rum falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Apples with Dates, Almonds and Rum

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