Stuffed baked apples with nuts and jam are a delicious and hearty dessert that’s easy to prepare. Baked apples are gentle on the stomach, packed with fiber and pectin, making them suitable even for those with digestive issues. They’re a fantastic choice for anyone mindful of their health and figure.
Ingredients (per serving):
- Sweet and sour apples – 2 pieces.
- Strawberry or apricot jam – 20 g
- Chopped walnuts – 7 g
- Butter for greasing the dish – 3 g
- Cinnamon – to taste (optional)
How to bake apples in the oven: step-by-step preparation
- Wash the apples and carefully core them, leaving the bottom intact.
- Mix the jam with the chopped
- Fill the center of each apple with the filling.
- If desired, sprinkle cinnamon on top.
- Grease a heatproof glass dish or baking pan with butter.
- Place the stuffed apples in the dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F).
Variations of the baked apple recipe
This baked apple recipe can be easily adapted:
- Jams: strawberry, apricot, raspberry, blueberry
- Nuts: walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, cashews
- Additional ingredients: raisins, dried apricots, honey, chia seeds
Baked apples in the microwave
Baked apples in the microwave cook faster and retain more vitamins.
How to prepare:
- Prepare the stuffed apples according to the recipe.
- Make a few holes in each apple with a fork.
- Place them in a glass dish and cover with a lid.
- Cook on high power (800W) for 5-7 minutes.
Baked apples in a slow cooker
An alternative cooking method:
- Grease the slow cooker bowl with butter.
- Place the prepared stuffed apples inside.
- Set the “Baking” mode.
- Cook for 35-40 minutes until the apples are tender.
Helpful tips
Caloric content of baked apples
The caloric content of baked apples without filling is only 49.3 kcal per 100 g. Our recipe with jam and nuts has about 95-100 kcal per apple, making it a great dietary dessert.
Which apple varieties to choose
For gastritis, it’s best to bake sweet apple varieties, as sour ones can exacerbate symptoms. Learn more about and its prevention. Sour varieties (like “Simirenko,” “Mutsu,” “Granny Smith”) are suitable only for those with low acidity.
If you have diabetes, avoid sweet apple varieties (“Gala,” “Lisa,” “Ligold,” “Red Chief,” “Champion”), as one apple can contain up to 20 g of sugars. Read more about .
Baked apples in the oven are a simple dessert that can be prepared in just 20 minutes and is perfect for any occasion!
