Stuffed Apples Recipe

Name: Stuffed Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium apples (I use Mac's, red delicious, Mitsu, whatever is around); ¾ cup water; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; ½ cup couscous; ¼ cup raisins (I don't use them cuz I don't like them!) (optional); 1 tablespoon chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

4 medium apples (I use Mac's, red delicious, Mitsu, whatever is around)
¾ cup water
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
½ cup couscous
¼ cup raisins (I don't use them cuz I don't like them!) (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1 teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons water

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Cut apples in half.
3
(don't peel them!)
4
Hollow out apples halves with a spoon or melon baller, try to leave a 1/2 inch shell.
5
Reserve half a cup of the pulp.
6
Arrange apples halves cut side down in a baking dish.
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Cover and bake for 10 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, chop up the extra pulp.
9
Bring 3/4 cup of water and the butter to a boil.
10
Stir in the couscous, raisins (if you are using them) pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped apple.
11
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
12
In a small saucepan, combine honey, 2 Tbsp water and cloves.
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Bring to a gentle boil for one minute, then set aside.
14
Fluff up couscous mixture with a fork.
15
Turn apple halves over and fill with couscous.
16
Drizzle with half of the honey mixture.
17
Cover loosely with foil, and return to the oven and bake for 15 more minutes.
18
Uncover, and drizzle with remaining honey mixture.
19
Best served warm!

118

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium apples (I use Mac's, red delicious, Mitsu, whatever is around), ¾ cup water, 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, ½ cup couscous, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Apples 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.

Stuffed Apples

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