Baked Apples is a super simple dessert that is the perfect end to a rich, festive meal. All you need to scoop out an apple, stuff it with a walnut-raisin-brown sugar-cinnamon filling and bake it in a water bath for 25 minutes. Crunchy, aromatic, and mildly sweet, these Baked Apples can also be served as a snack, especially to children.
Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil and let it simmer on low heat.
Making the Stuffing
Mix together 1/4 brown sugar, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup raisins, and 1 tsp cinnamon powder.
Getting the Apples Ready
Wipe 4 mid-sized apples well with a soft cotton cloth. My apples were 700 gms in weight.
Using an apple corer, a paring knife, or a spoon, gently scoop out the apple from the stem to about 3/4 the height of the apple. Note: Be careful to keep the bottom 1/2" of the apple intact.
Scoop out enough of the apple so that you have space for stuffing. Note: I made about a 1" wide opening in the apple.
Stuff the apples with the stuffing. Gently press the stuffing with your forefinger to pack it in.
Place 1/2 tsp butter on top of each stuffed apple.
Baking the Apples
To an 8" baking dish, add 3/4 cup hot water. The water prevents the apples from drying out.
Place the apples in the water.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 175 C. Note: The apples should just soften but not shrivel.
Remove the apples from the water and place them on a rack to cool.
Serving Suggestions
Serve 1/2 a warm baked apple with a scoop of Vanilla ice-cream.