Stuffed Apples Baked In Brandy, Topped With Sweet R

Name: Stuffed Apples Baked In Brandy, Topped With Sweet Ricotta Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ricotta Cream; 8 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or 2 tablespoons other orange-flavored liqueur; finely grated lemon zest from 1 small lemon; Baked Apples; 6 large apples (Good Choices ( Golden Delicious, Rome, Cortland); 1 cup dried cranberries; 2/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped; 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon apple brandy

Servings: persons

Ricotta Cream
8 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or 2 tablespoons other orange-flavored liqueur
finely grated lemon zest from 1 small lemon
Baked Apples
6 large apples (Good Choices ( Golden Delicious, Rome, Cortland)
1 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon apple brandy

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Ricotta Cream:
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In a small bowl add the ricotta cheese, cinnamon, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and liqueur; mix well until well blended and smooth. Refrigerate.
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Baked Apples:
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Place rack in the center position of oven.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Wash apples well; core. Peel off the skin around the top, leaving two-thirds of the apple unpeeled.
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Hollow out about a 1 1/2-inch wide by 2 1/2-inch deep cavity in the center of each apple (a grapefruit spoon works well for this). Score the apples with the tip of a knife to prevent them from bursting while baking.
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Place the apples in a 9-inch oven-proof glass pie dish.
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Mix together the dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and butter in a small bowl. Blend well.
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Evenly fill the apples with the cranberry/walnut filling.
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Pour the 3/4 cup of apple brandy around the apples. If necessary, add water so that the liquid comes about 1-inch up the sides of the apples.
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Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of apple brandy evenly over the filling in the apples.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the apples are tender.
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Serve warm, topped with a generous dollop of the sweet ricotta cream and a sprinkling of lemon zest.

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ricotta Cream, 8 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Apples Baked In Brandy, Topped With Sweet Ricotta Cream 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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Stuffed Apples Baked In Brandy, Topped With Sweet Ricotta Cream

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