Savory Baked Apples Recipe

Name: Savory Baked Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 1/3 cup uncooked brown rice; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/3 cup apple cider; 4 large Rome apples, cored; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted and divided; 1 (4-ounce) link sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 3 tablespoons minced green onions; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage; 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Servings: persons

2/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup uncooked brown rice
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup apple cider
4 large Rome apples, cored
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
1 (4-ounce) link sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons minced green onions
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Bring broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes.
3
Combine cranberries and cider in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute. Let stand for 10 minutes. Add mixture to rice.
4
Using a small spoon, carefully scoop out centers of apples, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick shell, and chop apple flesh. Brush the inside of apples with 1 tablespoon butter. Place apples on a baking sheet, and bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until just tender.
5
Preheat broiler to high.
6
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, and saute 5 minutes, stirring to crumble. Remove from pan; drain. Wipe skillet, and melt remaining butter in pan. Add chopped apple, yellow onion, and next 3 ingredients (through pepper); saute 4 minutes. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add sausage, onion mixture, walnuts, and next 3 ingredients (through sage) to rice; toss. Divide rice mixture evenly among apples; top with cheese. Broil for 5 minutes or until golden.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, 1/3 cup uncooked brown rice, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 1/3 cup apple cider, and more.

Yes, Savory Baked Apples falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Savory Baked Apples

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