Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries
Sweet and savory baked apples filled with feta, cranberries, and drizzled with honey perfect as a unique side dish or elegant appetizer. A seasonal favorite with a modern twist.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Spoon or Melon Baller
- Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium apples Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup dried cranberries chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves optional
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- chopped walnuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Core the apples, removing seeds and a small amount of the center to create room for filling. Leave the bottoms intact.
- In a bowl, mix feta, chopped cranberries, olive oil, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spoon the filling into each apple cavity. Drizzle each apple with honey.
- Place apples in baking dish and bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until tender but not collapsing.
- Top with chopped walnuts (if using) and an extra drizzle of honey. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Best served warm. Try using goat cheese instead of feta for a tangier twist. Great as a side with pork or a festive vegetarian starter.