Twice Baked Lady Apples With Brie, Raisins and Date

Name: Twice Baked Lady Apples With Brie, Raisins and Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 small lady apples, lady (or any petit apple); 1 cup apple cider; ½ cup light brown sugar; ½ cup golden raisin; ¼ cup brandy; 4 ounces brie cheese, diced; 1 cup dates, chopped divided; kosher salt and pepper; 2 shallots, minced; ½ cup sherry wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon grainy mustard; ½ cup olive oil; 3 heads Belgian endive, julienned

Servings: persons

6 small lady apples, lady (or any petit apple)
1 cup apple cider
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup golden raisin
¼ cup brandy
4 ounces brie cheese, diced
1 cup dates, chopped divided
kosher salt and pepper
2 shallots, minced
½ cup sherry wine vinegar
1 teaspoon grainy mustard
½ cup olive oil
3 heads Belgian endive, julienned

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To prepare apples:
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Heat oven to 350F Cut a small slice from top of each apple.
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Scoop out core.
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Place in baking pan.
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Spoon cider and brown sugar over apples.
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Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until tender.
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Meanwhile, soak raisins in brandy.
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When apples are tender, combine drained raisins, cheese and 1/2 cup of the dates in small bowl.
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Fill centers of apples with cheese mixture.
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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To prepare vinaigrette:
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In small saucepan, cook remaining 1/2 cup dates with 1/2 cup water until dates are soft and pureed.
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In blender or food processor, combine the cooked dates, shallots, sherry vinegar and mustard.
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Blend until smooth.
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While blender is running, slowly pour in oil.
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Blend until thick and smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Final preparation: Serve each apple with some of the endive.
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Drizzle vinaigrette over the endive.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 small lady apples, lady (or any petit apple), 1 cup apple cider, ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup golden raisin, and more.

Yes, Twice Baked Lady Apples With Brie, Raisins and Dates 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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Twice Baked Lady Apples With Brie, Raisins and Dates

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