Spiced Baked Apples With Maple Caramel Sauce Recipe

Name: Spiced Baked Apples With Maple Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, more for pan; 4 tart baking apples, like Winesap or Empire; ⅓ cup plus 4 teaspoons maple syrup; 4 teaspoons brown sugar; 4 teaspoons chopped pecans; 4 teaspoons chopped golden raisins; 1/4 cup dry white wine or water; 3 cardamom pods; 2 whole cloves; 1 1/4-inch-thick slice fresh ginger root; 1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons unsalted butter, more for pan
4 tart baking apples, like Winesap or Empire
⅓ cup plus 4 teaspoons maple syrup
4 teaspoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons chopped pecans
4 teaspoons chopped golden raisins
1/4 cup dry white wine or water
3 cardamom pods
2 whole cloves
1 1/4-inch-thick slice fresh ginger root
1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Butter a small cake or baking pan.
3
Use a vegetable peeler to peel a strip of skin from around stem of each apple.
4
Use a melon baller or grapefruit spoon to scoop out core of each apple, leaving at least 1/4 inch at base.
5
Stand apples in pan and use a paring knife to make 6 vertical cuts surrounding cavity, being sure not to pierce through bottom of apple.
6
Place 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon maple syrup into cavity of each apple.
7
Mix together brown sugar, pecans and raisins, and stuff 1/4 of this mixture into each apple.
8
Pour remaining maple syrup and the wine into bottom of pan, and add cardamom, cloves, ginger and cinnamon.
9
Bake apples, basting with liquid in pan every 5 to 7 minutes, until tender yet not collapsed, 45 minutes to an hour.
10
Serve warm or at room temperature, with custard if desired.

280

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, more for pan, 4 tart baking apples, like Winesap or Empire, ⅓ cup plus 4 teaspoons maple syrup, 4 teaspoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Spiced Baked Apples With Maple Caramel Sauce 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.

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Spiced Baked Apples With Maple Caramel Sauce

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