Stuffed Baked Apples with Raisins and Coconut
As you can tell from the photographs, it was an overcast, cold, rainy, damp day when we made these baked apples. Could there be a more perfect dessert for just such a day? How they warm your belly and melt the cool right out of you…not to mention, they’re mmmm….delicious. Cinnamon, nutmeg, apples, raisins – they speak the language of Autumn.
As the wind blew, and howled around outside, carrying rain drops in all directions; we stayed piled under soft blankets, reading Dr. Seuss books – spooning out tender bites of warm, cinnamon flecked apple, coated with unexpected pieces of coconut. It was divine, truly.
Stuffed Baked Apples with Raisins and Coconut
Makes 4
4 large apples (Cortland, gala, or empire)
4 Tablespoons of sultana raisins
4 Tablespoons of unsweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
1 teaspoon of virgin coconut oil
optional: local honey and coconut whipped cream for topping
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Wash apples. Then trim the top off and scoop out the core and seeds, being mindful to keep as much flesh as possible.
- In a small bowl, combine all other ingredients.
- Place the apples in a medium-sized corning ware dish.
- Fill the apples with the mixture.
- Bake covered for 55 minutes.
- Remove from oven, transfer to serving bowls.
- Top with honey and coconut whip. Enjoy!
Emily Smith is the Editor of The Best of This Life who has been writing in the lifestyle niche and creating delicious recipes for over 10 years. Her work has been featured on BRIT + CO, Today's Parent, Chatelaine, Huffington Post, The Pioneer Woman, and Food Bloggers of Canada. She writes about family, food, entertaining, home decor, wellness, travel and a litany of other topics. She loves sharing her three core values - love life, live well, share the beauty - and encourages her readers to enjoy the best of their lives every day. She lives in Ottawa with her loving husband, two darling children, and dreams of one day owning a puppy.
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This is one of our fab treats in the fall! Love apples! Gorgeous dish, Emily!!
This looks lovely. Sounding so delicious!
These apples sound incredible! Love that you use coconut in them!
Wow. I’m going to have to share this recipe. I’m not a coconut fan, but my family would love this. Thanks!
Visiting from SITS Sharefest.
OMGosh these look delish! I’ve honestly never seen an apple done like this. Could you put in other types of fillings?
Looks delicious! I have a fridge full of apples–may need to try this recipe out later today! (Also visiting from Sharefest)
Definitely looks like the perfect cold-weather snack. Yum!
Happy Sharefest. I hope you have a great weekend.
Oh wow….so delicious and dairy free. I am so going to try this. HAPPY SHAREFEST
Hi Jennifer, thanks so much for stopping by from Sharefest! I hope you give this recipe a try, I’ve used so many other fillings instead of coconut – including dates, walnuts, dried cranberries…well you name it! You can also use organic sugar, maple syrup and honey to add even more sweetness. 🙂
Hi CarliAlice!
Yes, of course – whatever you can think of 🙂 Walnuts, maple syrup and cinnamon is another fave combo! Thanks for coming by!
Hi Robin, thanks for visiting via SITS!! So nice to have you 🙂 Hope you had a geat weekend too!!
Hi Bev, great of you to stop by! Hope you do give this recipe a go, I’m sure you’ll love it 🙂
That sounds like a great combination and I have on hand! whoo hoo!
Wow, these look amazing and a great rainy day snack. I m sure even the aroma while they were cooking was divine in and of itself! Visiting from SiTs.