Baked Apple
This Baked Apple is a simple yet elegant dessert originating from Meizhou, featuring tender apples infused with warm spices and honey. Perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy family evenings, it delivers a soft, slightly caramelized texture with a fragrant, sweet-sour balance.
Taste: Sweet with subtle warmth from cinnamon and nutmeg, balanced by natural apple tartness; honey adds gentle caramel notesTotal Time: 45 minutes (including prep and baking)Servings: 1Suitable For: Children (if no nuts), elderly, light-dessert lovers, post-dinner treat seekersBudget: ¥15–25 per serving (depending on apple and honey quality)
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized apples (e.g.
- Fuji or Gala)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp butter (unsalted)
- optional: 1 tbsp raisins or walnuts
Nutrition
CaloriesApprox. 220 kcal per serving
Protein0.5 g (mainly from apple skin and nuts if added)
Fat6 g (from butter and optional nuts; mostly unsaturated)
Carbohydrates42 g (natural sugars from apple and honey)
VitaminsRich in vitamin C (from apple), small amounts of B-complex and vitamin E (if nuts included)
Tips
- Use firm apples that hold shape during baking—Fuji or Honeycrisp work best
- Do not overbake; apples should be tender but not mushy
- For deeper flavor, add a pinch of cardamom or star anise to the spice mix
- Serve immediately for optimal texture and aroma
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