Dessert for 4
Caramel Baked Apples
Whole apples filled with spiced nuts bake in a buttery brown sugar sauce until tender.
Typical price
$8.78for 4 servings
$2.19 per serving$8.78 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetDessertsFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $2.69Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $3.15Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.06Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.78 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaHoney or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 apples
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tsp cornflour/cornstarch
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 75 g / 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 pinch salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and place the cored apples in an 8-inch baking dish.
- Mix the walnuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, and cloves, then spoon the mixture into the apples.
- Melt the butter with the brown sugar, water, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk the sauce until smooth and gently boiling, then pour it around the apples.
- Bake for 35 minutes, basting the apples with sauce halfway through.
- Rest the apples for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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