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stuffed apples with rice pine nuts and currants

Savoury Stuffed Apples with Rice, Pine Nuts, and Currants Delight

Discover the unique blend of sweet and savory in these stuffed apples with rice, pine nuts, and currants.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 apples
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 units Braeburn apples Choose firm apples.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Optionally use butter.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Basmati rice Brown rice can be used, adjust cooking time.
  • 1 medium Onion Sweet variety preferred.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1/2 cup Pine nuts Can substitute walnuts or pecans.
  • 1/2 cup Currants Substitute with raisins if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon For a warm flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice Optional seasonal spices like nutmeg can be added.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup Honey is a good substitute.
For the Finish
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1/4 cup Dill Can substitute with fresh parsley, mint, or cilantro.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh herbs to brighten the dish.

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Baking Tray
  • oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat; sauté diced onions and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add pine nuts and currants, stirring until the nuts are lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in ground cinnamon, allspice, maple syrup, and rinsed basmati rice. Pour in enough water to cover the rice by 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and bring to a boil before reducing the heat to simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove the filling from heat, stir in the chopped dill and parsley, cover, and let it steam for another 5 minutes to finish cooking the rice.
  6. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to ensure a hot, even baking environment.
  7. Cut the tops off the Braeburn apples to create lids, and carefully core and scoop out enough flesh to make space for the filling.
  8. Arrange the apples in a baking tray.
  9. Generously stuff each apple with the rice mixture, pressing down gently to ensure they are filled to the brim.
  10. Replace the tops of the apples. In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, and a splash of water, then pour this mixture into the tray.
  11. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the apples are noticeably tender, and the juices have caramelized.
  12. Garnish with extra parsley or mint just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with additional maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.

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