Baked Stuffed Green Apple with Vanilla Ice Cream
Tender baked green apple filled with a nutty, fruity mixture of trail mix, honey, and coconut. Finished with a splash of fresh orange juice and topped with reduced-fat vanilla ice cream for a simple, elegant dessert.
Ingredients
- ⅓ oz mixed fruit and nut trail mix (peanuts, cashews, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, dried fruit), choppedwalnuts and almonds1:1nutsveganadds tree_nuts
no peanut allergen
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp desiccated coconut, shredded or
- 1 medium green apple, unpeeled, coredgranny smith apple1:1fruit
same tartness
- 1 tbs fresh orange juice
- 1 scoop reduced-fat vanilla ice creamfull-fat vanilla ice cream1:1dairy
richer flavor
Instructions
- 1
Combine chopped trail mix, honey, and desiccated coconut in a small bowl
- 2
Core one large green apple and press the mixture into the cavity
- 3
Place apple on a baking tray lined with baking paper
- 4
Pour fresh orange juice over the apple
- 5
Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until tender
- 6
Cut in half and serve with vanilla ice cream
Tips
Use a melon baller or small spoon to core the apple while leaving the bottom intact
Bake on a lined tray to prevent sticking and catch any juices
Good to Know
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving with fresh ice cream
Prepare the filling and core the apple up to 4 hours ahead; assemble and bake just before serving
Serve warm with ice cream melting into the baked apple cavity
Common Mistakes
Do not over-bake to avoid the apple becoming mushy
Do not skip lining the tray to avoid sticking and burning on the bottom
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
richer flavor
Vegan Options
no peanut allergen