Savory Baked Apples: 4-Ingredient Magic Your Guests Will Crave
Sweet and savory baked apples stuffed with feta, honey, and cranberries, a perfect holiday dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large red apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji work great)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 tbsp honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or mint (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Core apples and scoop out a bit of the center to create a cavity.
- In a bowl, mix feta, cranberries, nuts, honey, cinnamon, and olive oil.
- Spoon the filling generously into each apple.
- Place apples in a baking dish, add a splash of water to the pan, and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until soft but still holding shape.
- Drizzle with extra honey, sprinkle fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
- Best served warm for maximum flavor.
- Optional nuts add crunch.
- Pair with a light salad for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg