Mary Berry Baked Apples
Mary Berry’s Baked Apples are whole apples cored and filled with a spiced, buttery mixture before being baked until tender. As they cook, the apples soften, the filling melts, and everything blends into a warm, fragrant dessert. The technique is simple, but the result feels homely, traditional, and deeply satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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4 large cooking apples (such as Bramley or Honeycrisp)
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40g butter, softened
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50g soft brown sugar
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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40g sultanas or raisins
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1 tablespoon chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds, optional)
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4 tablespoons apple juice or water (for the baking dish)
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Optional: honey or golden syrup for drizzling
Instructions
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Core the apples: Remove the centre of each apple, leaving the bottom intact to hold the filling.
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Make the filling: Mix butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, sultanas, and nuts in a small bowl.
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Stuff the apples: Spoon the mixture firmly into each apple cavity.
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Arrange in a baking dish: Place apples upright and pour apple juice into the dish to prevent drying.
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Bake in the oven: Cook until the apples are soft and the filling is bubbling.
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Serve warm: Add cream, custard, or ice cream if desired.
Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-baked-apples/