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Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries

Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries: A Cozy Treat

Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries blends sweet, tart, and creamy flavors into a delightful dessert or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 apples
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 pieces Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • 0.5 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 0.25 cup Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or nutmeg/allspice as alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons Butter plant-based alternative for dairy-free
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint optional

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Apple Corer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
  2. Core each apple, leaving about a ½ inch of fruit at the bottom.
  3. In a bowl, combine crumbled feta, dried cranberries, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Stuff each cored apple with the feta mixture and pack gently.
  5. Drizzle honey over each stuffed apple and top with a small pat of butter.
  6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes until tender.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes to brown the tops.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh mint, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use firm apples and ensure the feta is well-crumbled for even mixing.

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