Baked Cinnamon Walnut Apples

Tender warm apples stuffed with gooey sweetness and nuts are an easy vegan dessert that you can serve for autumn-inspired sweet tooths and holiday gatherings.
Tender warm apples stuffed with gooey sweetness and nuts are an easy vegan dessert that you can serve for autumn-inspired sweet tooths and holiday gatherings.

Baked Cinnamon Walnut Apples

Serves 6

Ingredients:

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• 6 large baking apples

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• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

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• 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

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• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

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• 1/2 cup raisins

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• 1/4 cup vegan butter, cut into pieces

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• 1/3 cup water

Directions:

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1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. and grease a 9-inch baking dish.

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2. Cut the top 1/4 of each apple and core the apples almost to the bottom. You don’t want to core all the way through or the filling will ooze out when baking.

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3. Score each apple around the middle to allow for apples to expand during baking.

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4. In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, cloves, walnuts, and raisins.

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5. Spoon walnut mixture evenly into the cored centers of the apples, then press pieces of butter onto the top of each apple.

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6. Place the apples cut side up in prepared baking dish.

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7. Pour water in the bottom of the baking dish and cover dish tightly with aluminum foil.

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8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are fork tender. Serve warm.

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