🍏 Baked Apples with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries πŸ§€ Slogan: A quick, wholesome treat for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings! 🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️ - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese πŸ§€ - 1 tablespoon olive oil πŸ«’ - 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped πŸ‡ - 4 firm apples, halved and cored 🍏 - Salt and pepper, to taste πŸ§‚ - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 🌿 - 2 tablespoons honey 🍯 - Optional: Chopped walnuts, for garnish πŸ₯œ πŸ§‘β€πŸ³ Directions πŸ§‘β€πŸ³ 1. Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). 2. Carefully cut the apples into halves and scoop out the cores, creating a small well in each half. 🍏 3. Arrange the apple halves in a baking dish, cut-side up, and drizzle generously with olive oil. πŸ«’ 4. Stuff the center of each apple with crumbled feta cheese and chopped cranberries. πŸ§€πŸ‡ 5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the apples are tender and the cheese starts to melt. 🍽️ 6. Remove the dish from the oven and drizzle honey over the apples. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on top for that aromatic touch. 🌿🍯 7. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and if you’d like, add chopped walnuts for some delightful crunch. πŸ§‚πŸ₯œ 8. Serve warm, and enjoy this balance of sweet and savory! 🌟 🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎 Per Serving (1 apple half): - Calories: ~140 - Carbohydrates: 20g 🍏 - Protein: 3g πŸ§€ - Fats: 5g πŸ«’ - Fiber: 3g 🌿 - Sugars: 16g 🍯 πŸ’‘ Tips and Tricks πŸ’‘ - For added texture, toast the walnuts before garnishing. It brings out their nutty flavor! πŸ₯œπŸ”₯ - Experiment with different types of apples. Granny Smith adds a tart note, while Fuji or Honeycrisp adds extra sweetness. 🍏 - Shift the flavor profile by substituting thyme with rosemary or even cinnamon for a warm, earthy twist. 🌿✨ - This dish pairs wonderfully with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you want to serve it as dessert. 🍨 ⏳ Preparation time ⏳ Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15-20 minutes | Servings: 8