Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat; sauté diced onions and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add pine nuts and currants, stirring until the nuts are lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- 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.
- Season with salt and pepper, cover, and bring to a boil before reducing the heat to simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- 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.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to ensure a hot, even baking environment.
- Cut the tops off the Braeburn apples to create lids, and carefully core and scoop out enough flesh to make space for the filling.
- Arrange the apples in a baking tray.
- Generously stuff each apple with the rice mixture, pressing down gently to ensure they are filled to the brim.
- 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.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the apples are noticeably tender, and the juices have caramelized.
- Garnish with extra parsley or mint just before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with additional maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.
