Name: Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Raisins
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 2 apples
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 apples; 2 teaspoons raisins; 2 tablespoons water; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 2 tablespoons apple juice

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Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Raisins

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Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Raisins

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Place cored apples in a small baking dish.

Fill the center of each apple with raisins.

In a small bowl, stir the water, cinnamon and apple juice. Pour evenly into the centers of each apple.

Bake for about 55 minutes or until apples are fork tender.

Let cool slightly, remove the skins if desired, and serve warm.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose the Right Apple Varieties 🍎
Use firm baking apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn that hold their shape during cooking rather than softer varieties that turn to mush.
Create the Perfect Hollow 🔪
Use a melon baller or small spoon to carefully core the apple from the top, leaving about ½ inch of flesh at the bottom to contain the filling and juices.
Toast Your Raisins First 🌟
Plump up raisins by soaking them in warm apple juice for 5 minutes before baking to intensify their sweetness and create a more luxurious texture.
Nail the Liquid-to-Heat Ratio 💧
Pour apple juice mixed with water around the apples (not inside) to create steam for even cooking and a naturally glazed exterior without drying out the flesh.
Time it Right for Peak Flavor ⏱️
Bake at 375°F for 25-35 minutes until the skin just begins to split—this is your signal they're perfectly tender while still maintaining their shape.