Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries—a sweet and savory dish that’s perfect as a side, appetizer, or light dessert.

🍎 Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries

🧺 Ingredients:

• 4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala)

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1/3 cup dried cranberries

• 2–3 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

• 1 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for crunch)

• A pinch of salt

• 1 tsp olive oil or melted butter (for baking dish)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Set oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare Apples:

   • Core the apples, leaving about 1/2 inch at the bottom (to hold the filling in).

   • If desired, lightly score around the circumference of each apple to prevent splitting.

3. Make the Filling:

   • In a bowl, combine feta, cranberries, honey, cinnamon, and nuts (if using).

   • Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.

4. Stuff the Apples:

   • Spoon the mixture into the hollowed apples, pressing down gently to fill.

5. Bake:

   • Grease a baking dish with olive oil or butter.

   • Place the apples in the dish and add a splash of water (about 1/4 cup) to the bottom to prevent burning.

   • Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes or until apples are tender but still hold their shape.

   • Uncover for the last 5 minutes to lightly brown the tops.

6. Serve:

   • Drizzle warm apples with a little extra honey before serving.

   • Serve warm as a sweet-savory side or dessert.

🌿 Tips:

• Try goat cheese instead of feta for a tangier twist.

• Add fresh rosemary or thyme for an herby note.

• Great paired with roasted meats or a fresh arugula salad.