Comfort

Arequipe-stuffed baked apples

Whole baked apples filled with oats, nuts, cinnamon and an arequipe center.

◷ 50 minYield: 6 applesEasy

Ingredients

  • 6 firm apples
  • 80 g rolled oats
  • 60 g chopped walnuts
  • 40 g butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 120 g arequipe
  • 120 ml water

Method

  1. Heat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Core apples without cutting all the way through the bottom.
  2. Mix oats, nuts, butter and cinnamon and fill each apple, leaving room for a spoonful of arequipe.
  3. Set apples in a baking dish, add water to the bottom and cover loosely with foil.
  4. Bake 25 minutes, uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more until tender. Serve warm.
Arequipe noteChoose apples that hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady.