(VERY EASY & QUICK) SPANISH BAKED APPLES: MANZANAS ASADAS (recipe from a Spaniard!)

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries provide a tart contrast to sweetness.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are often more affordable and provide crunch.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Wash and core the apples, leaving the bottoms intact.

In a bowl, mix sugar and optional ground cinnamon.

Stuff each apple with the mixture, pressing down gently.

Place the apples in a baking dish and dot with butter.

Add a little bit of water to the baking dish.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until apples are tender.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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