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Baked Apples Stuffed with Caramelized Brussels and Cherries

A great individual side dish or an appetizer for a Thanksgiving table full of autumn flavors and warming spices.
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Servings: 7 -8
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 7-8 medium size apples cored
  • 2 cups of brussel sprouts shredded
  • 1 medium size red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup of dried cherries
  • 1 Tbsp of butter melted, or dairy-free alternative
  • 3 Tbsps of red wine
  • 2 Tbsps of maple syrup
  • 1 tsp of honey
  • 2 tsp of seasoning salt
  • 2 tsps of ginger powder
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp of nutmeg
  • olive oil for frying
  • a pinch of chili flakes
  • chopped nuts seeds to garnish

Method
 

  1. Core apples and brush them inside and out with melted butter mixed with honey and a pinch of nutmeg, cardamom and nutmeg.
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees and bake apples for 10 minutes.
  3. Set apples aside and lower the temperature to 375 degrees.
  4. Heat the skillet with olive oil and stir fry onions for 1-2 minutes, add brussels and stir fry for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Then add cherries, spices, red wine and maple syrup, cook for 4-5 minutes until the mix is caramelized but not overcooked.
  6. Stuff apples with brussels mix and bake for another 20-25 minutes or until apples are soft yet can still hold their shape.
  7. Garnish with nuts or seeds and serve while warm.

Notes

You can use dried cranberries or any other dried berries instead of cherries and substitute a dairy-free version for butter to make this dish vegan.