Baked apples with a hat recipe

Baked Apples with a Hat recipe

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Recipe intro

Indulge in the delightful and comforting flavors of baked apples with a hat. This classic recipe takes the humble apple to new heights by filling it with a delectable mixture of cinnamon, sugar, and nuts, and then topping it off with a buttery pastry "hat." As the apples bake, they become tender and juicy, while the hat turns golden and crisp, creating a perfect balance of textures. These warm and fragrant treats are a delicious dessert or snack option that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.

Keywords: Baked apples, comfort food, dessert, cinnamon, pastry

Baked apples with a hat recipe details

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Ingredients

4 large	apples, cored
2 tbsp	lemon juice
4 tbsp	cranberry jam
2 tbsp	rum or cognac
1 tbsp	butter, soft
130 ml	white wine
2	egg whites
2 tbsp	vanilla sugar
1 pinch(es)	salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Pour lemon juice into the cored apples. Mix together cranberry jam and rum or cognac. Stuff the apples with the mixture and place into a buttered casserole dish. Drizzle with white wine and bake the apples for about 25 minutes.

In the meantime whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt and the vanilla sugar until stiff. Place a dollop of the beaten egg white on top of each apple and bake at 150°C for about 10 minutes more.

Serve hot on dessert plates accompanied by custard or vanilla ice cream.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a