German Baked Apples - Bratapfel

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German Baked Apples - Bratapfel

Delicious dessert for the colder days

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Bavarian, German

Keyword: Apples, Dessert

Servings: people

Calories: 330kcal

Ingredients

4 large Apples for baking such as Granny Smith or Braeburn (see notes)
½ cup Walnuts or Hazelnuts, chopped
½ cup Raisins
¼ cup Brown Sugar
½ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
¼ tsp. Ground Cloves
1 Lemon zest only
¼ cup Apple Juice or Cider (optional)
2 tbsp. Unsalted Butter melted
Whipped Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped nuts, raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and lemon zest. Mix well to create your apple filling.
½ cup Walnuts, ½ cup Raisins, ¼ cup Brown Sugar, ½ tsp. Ground Cinnamon, ¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg, ¼ tsp. Ground Cloves, 1 Lemon
Wash and core the apples, making sure to leave about 1/2 inch at the bottom to create a base for the filling. You can use an apple corer or a small, sharp knife to do this.
4 large Apples
Stuff each apple with an equal amount of the nut and raisin mixture, pressing gently to ensure the filling stays in place.
Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish and drizzle the melted butter over the top of the apples. Use a pan that’s just a little larger than your apples. It’s better to have a smidge of room between them for air circulation so they get soft all around at about the same rate.
2 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
Optional: Pour the apple juice or cider around them. Apple juice provides a flavor boost and makes the apples more moist.
¼ cup Apple Juice
Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is golden brown. Different apples bake at different rates, different sizes will need more or less time, and then there’s personal taste. Pierce the apple with a small knife to check if they're done.
Optional: Baste the apples with the juices in the dish every 20 minutes to ensure they stay moist.
Remove the baked apples from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. If desired, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Whipped Cream

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