Honey Baked Apples with Caramel Sauce

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these Honey Baked Apples with Caramel Sauce—a simple yet elegant dessert that beautifully showcases tender, oven-baked apples filled with a sweet and spiced mixture of honey, cinnamon, raisins, and optional chopped walnuts. The dish comes together effortlessly with just 15 minutes of prep time and is finished with a luscious homemade caramel sauce, infused with the rich sweetness of brown sugar and a hint of vanilla. Perfect served à la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream, this crowd-pleasing recipe is a wholesome twist on classic comfort food, combining the natural sweetness of baked apples with the decadent allure of caramel. Ideal for dinner parties or cozy nights in, it's a dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 Apples (medium-sized, firm variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
• 4 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Raisins
• 2 tablespoons Chopped walnuts (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash and core the apples, creating a hollow in the center but leaving about 1/2 inch at the base to hold the filling.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix honey, ground cinnamon, raisins, and chopped walnuts (if using).

Step 4

Stuff each apple with the honey mixture, dividing it evenly among the four apples.

Step 5

Place the apples in a baking dish and add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the dish to keep them moist.

Step 6

Top each apple with a small piece of unsalted butter (about 1/2 tablespoon per apple).

Step 7

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.

Step 9

While the apples are baking, prepare the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt.

Step 10

Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves, then bring it to a gentle boil and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 11

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the caramel sauce cool slightly.

Step 12

Once the apples are done, plate them and drizzle with the warm caramel sauce.

Step 13

Serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1587.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2394.9

Total Fat 115.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 302mg	0%
Sodium 290.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 338.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 305.2g
Protein 6.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 243.1mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 1318.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 1.0%

Carbs: 56.0%