Stuffed apples are one of those desserts that satisfy the palate without guilt.
Because not only are they delicious, they are healthy and full of benefits.
Baked apples are a classic of Italian cuisine, but if you want to make them really special, rich, and unique, you should try baked stuffed apples, and I’ll also give you the recipe for air fryer stuffed apples.
They are prepared in just a few minutes, you just have to hollow them out, chop, and bake.
At the first taste, you feel the natural sweetness of dried fruit, the softness of the raisins contrasted by the crunchiness of the pine nuts and almonds, all wrapped in the warm apple and that subtle spiciness of cinnamon. It’s a treat, but a healthy treat.
Stuffed apples are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats, aid digestion and satiety, and spread a warm and enveloping aroma in the house.
I particularly love this fruit, and in my house, apple cakes like apple and chocolate cake, the creamy invisible apple plumcake, apple and raisin cake, apple turnovers, the all-apple cake are never missing.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3 People
- Cooking methods: Electric oven, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients for stuffed apples
- 3 apples
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/8 cup pine nuts
- 1/3 cup almonds
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsps honey
- 1 lemon
- as necessary honey
Tools
- 1 Knife
- 1 Baking Pan
- Parchment Paper
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Chopper
Steps for stuffed apples
Start by choosing sweet, ripe, medium-sized apples. Organic is better.
Soak the sultana raisins in hot water for about twenty minutes to rehydrate them
Wash the apples thoroughly under running water.
Cut off the top and, with a knife, score the edges of each apple.
With a spoon, hollow out the insides of the apples
The apple should become a shell
Put the apple pulp in the chopper’s cup and season with the juice of a lemon so it doesn’t oxidize. Add the almonds
With a chopper chop the apple pulp and almonds into a puree.
Add the pine nuts
the raisins, cinnamon, and honey.
Mix everything to combine all the ingredients
with a teaspoon, stuff the apples to the brim
cover with the top. Drizzle honey over the apples and bake in a static oven at 356°F for about 35-40 minutes or until well cooked. Cooking time varies depending on the size of the apples.
Cook the stuffed apples in air fryer at 356°F for about 15-20 minutes. Again, time varies depending on the size of the apples. Check in the last few minutes of cooking.
Once cooked, let them cool slightly and serve. They are good both hot and at room temperature.
Storage and Tips
Stuffed apples can be stored at room temperature for 24 hours, then in the fridge in an airtight container for two to three days.
Before serving, you can warm them up for a few minutes in the oven or air fryer to bring out the aroma and softness again. To keep them longer, you can also freeze them already cooked and reheat as needed.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What type of apple is best to use?
I recommend Golden or Fuji
What can I substitute honey with?
You can substitute it with maple syrup, agave, or raw cane sugar
