Today we made a very easy and quick dessert: baked apples with red currant jelly!
We used red apples, but green apples would be an excellent choice as well thanks to the flavors contrast (sweet-sour).
If you like dried fruits, feel free to add them inside the apples!
This dessert is also a lovely idea for festive occasions such as Christmas or New Year lunch or dinner. It requires minimal time and effort and will certainly impress with its wonderful and bright colors.
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Baked Apples With Red Currant Jelly
Ingredients
- 4 red or green apples
- 8 tsp. red currant jelly see notes for alternatives
- 2 tsp. vegan butter see notes for alternatives
For serving:
- cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Wash the apples well, remove the seeds by making a vertical circular hole with a special tool (apple corer) or a knife, and place them in a small recipient (like a pyrex) with parchment paper.
- Fill each apple with 1 full tsp. red currant jelly, ½ tsp. vegan butter and on top, add another 1 full tsp. jelly. You can sprinkle some cinnamon too!
- Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C/347°F for about 30 minutes (baking time depends on the oven).
- Serve while they are hot and add cinnamon on top.
Notes
1. You can use green apples, if you don’t like very sweet flavors.
2. Alternatives: If you want to replace the butter and jelly, you can put 1½ tsp. agave or maple syrup or sugar and ½ tsp cinnamon (adjust the quantity to your personal taste).
