Baked Apples with Ground Turkey Recipe

Name: Baked Apples with Ground Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cups Dried Cranberries; ⅓ cups Apple Cider; 4 Large Rome Apples; 2 teaspoons Melted Butter, Divided; 1 pound Ground Turkey; 1/4 cups Yellow Onion, Finely Chopped; ⅓ cups Carrot, Chopped; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoons Ground Red Pepper; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Combine cranberries and cider in microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 1 minute.
3
Remove it from the microwave and it let stand for 10 minutes.
4
Using an apple corer, core the apples but dont cut all the way through.
5
Using a small spoon, carefully scoop out center of apples, or use a knife and cut out the center of the apples, leaving a 1/2 inch-thick shell.
6
Chop the apple flesh and set aside.
7
Brush the inside of the apples with 1 teaspoon butter.
8
Place apples on a baking sheet, and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until just tender.
9
Then remove the apples from the oven and set aside.
10
Preheat broiler to high.
11
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
12
Add turkey and saute 5 minutes, stirring to crumble.
13
Remove turkey from pan; drain grease.
14
Wipe out the skillet then add remaining butter into the pan.
15
Add chopped apple, yellow onion, carrot, ground cinnamon, and red pepper; saute 4 minutes.
16
Add garlic; saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
17
Add turkey and the cranberries/cider mixture into the pan.
18
Stir to combine all ingredients in pan and let it cook for a couple minutes.
19
Divide mixture evenly among apples.
20
Broil for 5 minutes or until golden.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cups Dried Cranberries, ⅓ cups Apple Cider, 4 Large Rome Apples, 2 teaspoons Melted Butter, Divided, and more.

Yes, Baked Apples with Ground Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Apples with Ground Turkey

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