Submitted by Sajendra N.
California Date and Walnut Stuffed Baked Apples
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Wash and core the apples, leaving the bottoms intact to create a well for the filling. You can use an apple corer or a small knife for this.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped California dates, chopped walnuts, honey, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and melted butter. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
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Stuff each cored apple with the date and walnut mixture, pressing down gently to ensure they are well-packed.
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Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish. Pour the apple cider or apple juice into the bottom of the dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the apples are tender. You can baste the apples with the juices from the bottom of the pan halfway through the baking time
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Once baked, remove the apples from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Spoon some of the juices from the bottom of the pan over each apple.
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Serve the stuffed baked apples warm, and if desired, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.