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Baked apples with nuts and honey
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By Claire Beaumont, the Technique desk · 4d ago · Russia · 4 min ·

Baked apples with nuts and honey

Use a sharp knife with a small blade and carefully remove the core, being careful not to damage the bottom.

Prepare the apples. Wash and dry them. Use a sharp knife with a small blade and carefully remove the core, being careful not to damage the bottom. Each apple should have a deep, cylindrical hole.

Chop the peeled walnuts with a knife. Don't chop them too finely. Transfer to a small bowl. Add the cinnamon and honey. Mix the filling ingredients thoroughly.

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the apples in the pan. Fill with the nut-honey mixture, pressing it lightly with a teaspoon. Bake for 20–25 minutes. The apples should be soft and the skins should be slightly wrinkled.

Finding high-quality honey on store shelves and markets is not easy. It's difficult to collect, but very easy to counterfeit: chemical additives, molasses, and even simple sugar syrup are used. So how can you distinguish a genuine product from a fake?

Baked apples with cinnamon are perhaps easier than the proverbial steamed turnips. At the very least, they're tastier and more familiar. And just think, this dessert is so beneficial! Firstly, baked apples are easier to digest than fresh ones. Secondly, they're high in pectin, which helps cleanse the body of waste and toxins. Thirdly, baked apples are rich in iron and potassium, meaning eating this dessert has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system and increases hemoglobin levels. And don't forget the aroma of cinnamon, which heals not the body, but the soul: it improves mood, calms, and helps combat stress. Well, it seems there are more than enough reasons to make baked apples according to our recipe!

Bake apples in shortcrust pastry in the oven for a wonderful hot dessert that both adults and children will love. Incidentally, this dish can provide undeniable health benefits! Baked apples are easier to digest (their fiber is more delicate) and also help neutralize toxins in the intestines thanks to their high pectin content. It's always nice to know that food brings you pleasure while also reaping health benefits! Finally, baking apples in ready-made shortcrust pastry is a very simple process, so it's definitely worth trying our recipe.

Unfortunately, only residents of the southern regions of our country can make walnut jam: the dish's main ingredient is simply unavailable to others. Why? We'll explain. This jam is made from unripe, green walnuts, which are practically impossible to find in central Russia, for example. Nevertheless, we decided to publish this recipe, if only to broaden our readers' culinary horizons. Those for whom green walnuts are not exotic are quite welcome to take on the task. This delicacy will certainly take a considerable amount of time, but it's definitely worth it! Beyond its culinary pleasure, walnut jam can bring real health benefits: it's used as an adjuvant in the treatment of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

Baking these cottage cheese apples in the oven is pure joy! The process itself is effortless, even for less experienced cooks. This recipe doesn't require the delicate work of coring whole apples, which can be quite difficult. We first cut the top off each apple, giving us easy access to the inside and allowing us to easily scoop out some of the pulp and remove the seeds. Then it's all very simple: fill the apples with the cottage cheese filling and pop them in the oven. The hardest part will be waiting for the cottage cheese apples to cook, as the wonderful aroma they release during baking can be overwhelming and cause you to take them out a little too early.

The apple has long fascinated humans. It is one of the candidates for the role of the forbidden fruit from the Garden of Eden. According to Greek mythology, Hercules plucked three golden apples from the Tree of Life in the garden of the Titan Atlas, marking the hero's 12th labor. A falling apple inspired Sir Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation, and Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak chose it as the logo for their innovative company. From art to science, from politics to religion, the apple is constantly present in our lives.

Baked apples with honey, pistachios, and ginger are an incredibly tasty and healthy treat that's easy and simple to make at home. Even though the apples are cooked, they retain their nutritional value, and the pistachios, honey, and ginger add not only flavor but also nutritional benefits. This baked apple with honey and nuts can be made as an alternative to sweet store-bought cakes—and you can enjoy dessert without guilt or harm to your figure.

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