Honeyed Orange and Cardamom Baked Apples

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Warm baked apples infused with fragrant cardamom and sweet honey, finished with a bright orange zest for a comforting holiday dessert. This Mediterranean-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs large apples, honey, ground cardamom for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Core 4 medium apples, removing the seeds and creating a hollow center about 1.5 inches wide, but keeping the apples whole.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup honey, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until combined.
  3. Step 3: Place the cored apples in a baking dish and fill each hollow center with 1/2 tablespoon softened unsalted butter, then drizzle the honey-cardamom mixture evenly over and inside the apples.
  4. Step 4: Bake the apples uncovered for 35-40 minutes until tender and the honey glaze is bubbling and caramelized around the base.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and if desired, sprinkle each apple with 1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts for added crunch and nutty flavor.
  6. Step 6: Serve warm on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a festive dessert.

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