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Baked Apples with Dried Fruit and Pecans

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Baked Apples with Dried Fruit. Raisins, dates, and pecan stuffing.

Baked Apples with Raisin, Dates & Pecan Stuffing ~Serve these apples as a wholesome dessert, or enjoy a healthy indulgence for breakfast. This very easy recipe is healthy and chock full of raisins, dates, apple and pecan stuffing. Great for a cool morning or after dinner TV snack. No guilt here! Will keep you warm and your tummy full of natural goodness. Can’t you just smell the wonderful aromas and taste those good fall flavors? Even the kids will ask for this treat. You don’t have to tell them how good it is for them. For more apple recipes see An Apple A day.

Baked Apples with Raisin, Dates & Pecan Stuffing ~Serve these apples as a wholesome dessert, or enjoy a healthy indulgence for breakfast. This very easy recipe is healthy and chock full of raisins, dates, apple and pecan stuffing.

Baked Apples with Dried Fruit and Pecans

This very easy recipe is healthy and chock full of raisins, dates, apple and pecan stuffing. Great for a cool morning or after dinner TV snack. 
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, yogurt
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Adjust Servings: 6
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Marilyn Lesniak

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Great Grains Raisins Dates & Pecans cereal
  • 2 tablespoons agave syrup
  • Zest from 1/2 small lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 large Fuji apples halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar divided
  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix together the cereal, agave, lemon zest, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Using a melon baller, scoop out the apple cores. Place the apples cut side up in a large ovenproof skillet. If necessary, cut a small slice off the bottoms of the apple halves to keep them from toppling over. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar over the apples. Fill the apple cavities with the cereal mixture then mound the mixture generously on top of the apples, allowing it to nearly cover the entire cut surface of the apples.
  • Pour the apple juice into the bottom of the skillet and place the skillet in the oven, lightly covered with foil. Bake the apples for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake until they are crisp-tender and the stuffing is golden brown, about 20 minutes more.
  • Transfer the apples to plates. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the cooking liquid in the pan and simmer over medium-high heat until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Spoon the sauce over the hot apples and serve each with a dollop of yogurt.

Notes

Tip: A melon baller scoops out the core from the apples with ease. If you don't have a melon baller, use a spoon instead.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (15%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg (4%) | Sodium: 40mg (2%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 4g (16%) | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 0% | Vitamin C: 0% | Calcium: 0% | Iron: 0%
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  3. Sheri

    October 23, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    A great treat for fall. Nice. Thanks for joining us at the TO GRANDMA’S HOUSE WE GO – LINK PARTY #58 this week! Your project has been pinned. Would love for you to join us again this Wednesday! Cheers!

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  8. Sandra L Garth

    October 20, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    Apples are a staple for me every week and as much as I love eating them raw, I’m looking forward to trying this. It will be nice to have a change of pace. Thank you for sharing with us at Celebrate Your Story, and have a great weekend.

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  9. Miz Helen

    October 20, 2017 at 1:16 PM

    We love baked apples and these look amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  12. April J Harris

    October 19, 2017 at 1:34 PM

    I love baked apples, Marilyn. They are the perfect combination of healthy and indulgent. Thank you so much for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Have a lovely weekend!

    Reply

  20. Gayl

    October 17, 2017 at 9:56 PM

    Just looking at the picture and reading the recipe makes my mouth water. It looks and sound delicious! Thanks so much for sharing.

    Blessings to you! I’m a near neighbor at #TrekkingThru

    Reply

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