Savoury Baked Apples With Herbed Shallots Recipe

Name: Savoury Baked Apples With Herbed Shallots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large firm apples, preferably Empire; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 shallots, halved and thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary; ½ cup dried cranberries; ½ cup chopped dried fig; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 3 tablespoons honey; ¾ cup dry white wine, ie chardonnay, sauvignon blanc

Servings: persons

6 large firm apples, preferably Empire
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 shallots, halved and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped dried fig
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
3 tablespoons honey
¾ cup dry white wine, ie chardonnay, sauvignon blanc

1
Slice the top 1/4 inch off the apples.
2
Using a melon baller, remove the core, seeds and enough flesh to form a hollow area for stuffing, leaving the bottom intact.
3
Heat oil in small non-stick skillet over medium heat.
4
Add onions and cook, stirring for 15 minutes until well browned.
5
Stir in garlic, parsley, thyme and rosemary.
6
Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
7
Pulse cranberries and figs in food processor until chopped and clumping (don't let mixture become a paste).
8
Transfer to bowl.
9
Stir in shallot mixture, pomegranate mixture, honey and 1/4 cup wine.
10
Stuff mixture evenly among apples.
11
Place apples in baking dish.
12
Pour remaining 1/2 cup wine around apples.
13
Bake in preheated 350F oven until soft, about 45 minutes, occasionally spooning wine and juices over fruit so they don't dry out.
14
Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving (They will wrinkle).
15
Serve warm, drizzled with any remaining pan juices.

195

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large firm apples, preferably Empire, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 shallots, halved and thinly sliced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Savoury Baked Apples With Herbed Shallots 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Savoury Baked Apples With Herbed Shallots

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