Baked Apples with Dried Fruits

The exact amounts are not very important for this recipe. Variations in the fruit also work well. If preparing a vegan version, omit the butter.

Ingredients:

 

• 8 Granny Smith green apples
• 2 sticks of cinnamon
• 1/2 cup of chopped Medjool dates
• 1/2 cup of chopped prunes
• 1/2 cup of golden raisins
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of white wine
• 1 lemon
• optional: 1 cup of seedless grapes
• optional: 3 tablespoons of butter

Equipment:

 

• Heavy bottom dish that can go into the oven
• microplane grater

Procedure:

 

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 F
2. Zest the lemon and peel the apples
   • Using the microplane grater, zest the lemon making sure to not remove the white membrane and reserve.
   • Cut each apple into four pieces, remove the core and peel each quarter.
   • Cut each quarter in half and add to the baking dish.
   • Squeeze the lemon over the apple pieces, pulverize with the brown sugar and mix well.
3. Add cinnamon and dried fruit
   • Break each cinnamon stick into two pieces and add to the apples.
   • Add diced dates, prunes, and the raisins.
   • Add grapes if using.
   • Pour white wine.
   • Add the lemon zest.
   • Toss well.
   • If using the butter, cut it in small pieces and distribute on top.
4. Bake the apples
   • Make for 45 min to 1 hour until the apples are tender.
   • Remove from oven and let it cool for about 10 minuest.
   • Toss gently with a spoon and serve.