Baked Apples with Candied Walnuts
Baked Apples with Candied Walnuts is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPut oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
Oil a baking sheet.
Halve apples lengthwise and remove core with a melon-ball cutter or a paring knife.
Melt butter in a 10-inch heavy ovenproof skillet over moderate heat and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon sugar.
Arrange apple halves, cut sides down, on sugar and cook, undisturbed, until sugar begins to caramelize, 3 to 5 minutes.
Transfer skillet to oven and bake apples until tender, about 15 minutes.
While apples are baking, cook remaining 1/4 cup sugar with salt in a dry 7- to 8-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, undisturbed, until sugar begins to melt, about 2 minutes.
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar is melted into a deep golden caramel, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Remove from heat.
Add walnuts, stirring to coat, then pour onto baking sheet and cool 10 minutes.
Break nuts into small pieces if necessary.
Stir together yogurt and 2 teaspoons honey.
Serve apples, cut sides up, topped with yogurt and nuts.
Drizzle with additional honey if desired.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.