BAKED APPLES WITH FETA, HONEY, AND CRANBERRIES: Delightful Treat!
A cozy autumn dish featuring baked apples stuffed with feta, honey, and cranberries, offering a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji work best)
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus more for drizzling)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (or fresh)
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- A few thyme leaves or mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Halve the apples and scoop out the cores with a spoon to create a small cavity. Brush the cut sides with olive oil or melted butter and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.
- Place apples cut-side up on a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Fill each cavity with crumbled feta and cranberries. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with a few chopped nuts if using. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the apples are tender and slightly caramelized, and the feta is golden at the edges.
- Remove from oven, drizzle with a touch more honey, and garnish with fresh thyme or mint. Serve warm as an elegant appetizer, brunch treat, or light dessert.
Notes
- Add a few drops of balsamic glaze for a gourmet touch.
- Pair with Greek yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a sweet-savory balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg