Baked Apple Cranberry Boats Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Baked Apple Cranberry Boats Recipe is a delightful and healthy dessert option that combines the natural sweetness of apples with the tartness of cranberries. It’s a simple yet satisfying treat that can be enjoyed any time of the year.

The recipe is easy to follow and perfect for those looking for a healthy desserts recipe that doesn’t compromise on flavor. These apple boats are not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients.

Healthy Baked Apple Cranberry Boats

These baked apple cranberry boats are hollowed-out apples filled with a mixture of cranberries, oats, and spices, then baked until tender. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans) optional
1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil for greasing
Vanilla ice cream or yogurt for serving optional

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Apples: Core the apples, creating a hollow center for the filling. Lightly grease a baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine cranberries, rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped nuts if using. Mix until well combined.
Fill the Apples: Spoon the cranberry mixture into the hollowed-out apples, packing it in gently.
Bake: Place the filled apples in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or yogurt.