Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries (Sweet & Savory)
Tender baked apples filled with creamy feta, tart dried cranberries, and drizzled with golden honey for a beautiful balance of sweet and savory. Perfect for fall gatherings or elegant holiday dinners, this simple yet impressive recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
Equipment
- Apple corer or small knife
- Baking Dish
- Mixing bowl
- spoon
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Using an apple corer or small knife, carefully remove cores, leaving about ½ inch at the bottom to hold filling.
- In a small bowl, mix feta, cranberries, cinnamon, and vanilla until evenly combined.
- Place apples upright in prepared dish. Spoon filling into each apple, pressing gently to fit as much as possible.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons honey over apples and top each with a small pat of butter. This helps caramelize the tops while baking.
- Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for 5–10 minutes to allow light browning and deeper flavor.
- Cool for 5 minutes, drizzle with extra honey, garnish with fresh mint, and serve warm.