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 Dried Fruit and Pecans
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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.
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 Facts
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 198 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 8 g | 12% | |
Saturated Fat 3 g | 15% | |
Unsaturated Fat 2 g | ||
Trans Fat 2 g | ||
Cholesterol 12 mg | 4% | |
Sodium 40 mg | 2% | |
Total Carbohydrates 35 g | 12% | |
Dietary Fiber 4 g | 16% | |
Sugars 25 g | ||
Protein 2 g | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Thank you for sharing on Whisk It Wednesday Link Party! Hope to see you again soon!
Carrie
Thank you for the visit Carrie! Enjoy a restful week.
Oooo – it looks so yummy, Marilyn!
Thank you Jelica! Have a nice day.
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!
Thank you for the pin Sheri. I am glad you like it. Have a great week!
Yes, please. This looks delicious 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays.
Thank you Claire. I wouldn’t miss Creative Mondays! Have a good week.
The apples, dried fruit and spices sounds absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing with us at Fiesta Friday! 🙂
You are welcome Petra. Thanks for the opportunity to shar!
You had me at apple and this looks delicious
Thanks Amber! Have a wonderful weekend.
YUMMMMY!
You can say that again! Enjoy your week.
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.
I truly hope you enjoy these Sandra. I can’t wait to see what you do to make them “your own”!! Have a great week.
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
I hope you get to try this recipe. Have a great week!
oh my goodness this looks DIVINE! i am literally drooling over here, great recipe 🙂 xo
Thank you so much Jae. Enjoy! Have a great week!
Wow, this looks delicious!
Thank you Julie! Have a great week!
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!
I love all the inspiration at Hearth and Soul April. I appreciate you hosting each week. Have a great day!
This sounds super delicious, especially for fall! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann for the kind words. Have a great week. SYC
YUMMMM! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thanks Jess. Have a great day!
These looks so delicious for breakfast. It reminds me of a meal they would serve at a 5 star bed and breakfast. Beautiful recipe.
You are always so sweet Leanna. You are easy to please! Have a great day.
This looks so good! Thanks for sharing. #alittlebitofeverything
You are welcome. I am glad to find out the party started again. Kinda late to the party. Have a great week!
Such great flavours! Pecans are my favourite nut 🙂
Lianne | Makes, Bakes and Decor
I love them too Lianne! Have a great week!
This recipe looks delicious and just in time for the holidays! I love anything with baked apples, raisins, and cinnamon!
This is such a special treat. Warm, easy and healthy to boot! Have a great week!
What a wonderful fall treat! We just started the Whisk It Wednesday link party and I thought you might be interested in sharing there too! Thanks, Carrie
Thank you Carrie! Have a great week!
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
Thank you Gayl. I am glad you find it inspiring! Have a great week!
This says It’s Fall for sure!! Looks yummy
Thank you Melissa! Enjoy your week.
I will have to try this recipe… It looks so yummy!!! thanks for join us at #alittlebitofeverything
I hope you will enjoy this Iveth. So good to see you again. Hope the kids are doing well! Have a great day!
I have not had a baked apple for years, this looks so good and bet that the topping is kinda crunchy! Pinned
Thank you for sharing on #omhgww this week!
Have a fabulous week!
I love tgis since it is healthy but still decadent. Thx Karren. Have a great day!
I bet this smells delicious as it’s cooking!
It is heaven Roseann! Thx for sharing.
I bet this smells heavenly! Yum! Sharing on G+Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
Thank you for the share Kim! I am glad you like this. Baked apples are a must have in the fall! Have a great week.
Yummy!! Perfect Fall dessert 🙂 Thanks for linking up at Friday Frenzy Link Party!
Thank you Kelly! I am glad I found your party. Have a great week!
Looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your thoughts Jhuls. Have a great week!
Delicious!! What a great dessert – Thanks for sharing at the What’s for dinner party! Don’t forget to visit some of the other amazing posts at the party!
This ia a baked apple on steroids in our home. Glad you like it Helen. Have a great week!