Walnut Dusted Oven-Baked Apples and Pears

Walnut Dusted Oven-Baked Apples and Pears

DESCRIPTION

This recipe combines the flavors of walnuts, apples and cranberries.

Total Time
1 Hr
Serves
6
Course
Desserts

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
45 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr

Nutrition

Calories
370 cal
Total Fat
13 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
0 mg
Carbohydrates
67 g
Dietary Fiber
7 g
Protein
4 g

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ripe apples; peeled, cored and quartered (optional to substitute or add pears)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup California walnuts, toasted and chopped

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch (8-cup capacity) oval gratin baking dish. Add the apples, pears, cranberries, lemon juice, honey, and vanilla; mix well.
  2. Bake until the fruit is tender, can be 30 minutes or up to one hour. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve hot or at room temperature.