These Cider Braised Stuffed Apples are a cozy, naturally sweet treat that celebrates the best of fall flavors. Gala, Cortland, Jonathan, Fuji, or Granny Smith apples all work beautifully, giving you plenty of options to suit your taste. This recipe is as versatile as it is comforting—experiment with different spices, nut butters, or granola to make it your own.
The spiced apple cider adds a warm, aromatic base to the dish, while the combination of sunflower butter and granola creates a deliciously textured filling. No apple corer? A melon baller works just as well to hollow out the apples with ease. Serve them with a drizzle of the cider sauce, a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, and a sprinkle of granola for a satisfying dessert or snack.
If you have kidney disease, apples are typically a safe fruit no matter where you are on the spectrum of CKD. They are lower potassium and are full of fiber and other nutrients.
Dr. Blake’s Top Tip: For an extra twist, try adding a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom to the filling mixture. These stuffed apples are best served warm, straight from the oven, for a dessert that’s both wholesome and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
1/2 cup spiced apple cider
1 cinnamon stick
3 apples, cored and halved, we used gala
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons no added sugar sunflower butter
6 tablespoons low sugar granola, plus more for serving, optional
Plain nonfat Greek yogurt, for serving, optional
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the apple cider and cinnamon stick in a pie plate or 8-inch × 8-inch glass baking dish. Place the apples in the dish. Sprinkle the apples with nutmeg.
2 Using a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon, sunflower butter, and granola. Place 2 tablespoons in the center of each apple. Cover the dish with foil, being careful not to smash the granola topping.
3 Bake until the apples are slightly soft when pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes. Uncovered and continue to bake until apples are cooked through and tender, about 10 minutes.
4 To serve, place warm apples in a serving bowl, top with a drizzle of the spiced cider, a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of granola, if desired.
Notes
Serving Size is ½ Apple
- Low Potassium
- Low Protein
- Low Sodium
