Small apples filled with cream or fruit perfect for a snack

Name: Small apples filled with cream or fruit perfect for a snack
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: Gala apples baby 5; Whole grain flour 0.4 cup; Nut flour ¼ cup; Almond milk ¼ cup; Butter melted 2 tbsp; Cinnamon powder 1 tsp; Hazelnuts 0.75 oz; Orange juice 0.42 cup; Natural plain yogurt ½ cup; Vanilla bean 1

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Makes: 5 pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Stuffed apples, or "meline ripiene" as they're called up in Northern Italy, are really something special. You know, in places like Trentino or Alto Adige, apples are not just a snack—they’re part of everything. Seriously. From savory stuff like risotto with speck to sweet treats, they’re everywhere. These baked apples are pretty awesome. They've got this crunchy bite from the fresh apples and a creamy vanilla yogurt filling that just works.

Folks in this area love their local ingredients. And these apple dishes? They're a family gathering staple, especially when it gets chilly. What makes these stuffed apples so great is how they blend sweet fruit with a tasty filling. And you can even toss in oats or nuts if you're feeling snacky. To be honest, apple desserts can feel like a hassle, but these baked apples are pretty simple. Yet, they still feel special, right? For fans of healthy apple snacks, this dessert is a win-win.

You get the natural sugars from the fruit, plus the yogurt's extra flavor. It can be gluten-free or vegan, depending on what you choose. In Northern Italy, there's a lot of fun with what goes inside. Some families might swap yogurt for a moist, fruity jam or toss in tender dried fruit pieces.

The combo of warm apple and that fresh, creamy filling? So, so comforting. These easy apple recipes are awesome because they let you experiment and use what you’ve got. Whether you’re thinking about fall desserts or just want something light after dinner, these oatmeal stuffed apples bring a bit of Italian charm to your table. Enjoy the really tasty blend of flavors and textures that make this dish special. For sure!

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for 5 small apples: Gala apples 5 - baby; Whole grain flour 0.4 cup (50 g); Nut flour ¼ cup (25 g); Almond milk ¼ cup (40 g); Butter 2 tbsp (30 g) - melted; Cinnamon powder 1 tsp; Hazelnuts 0.75 oz (20 g); Orange juice 0.42 cup (100 g)

for the cream: Natural plain yogurt ½ cup (125 g); Vanilla bean 1

Preparation

How to prepare Small apples filled with cream or fruit perfect for a snack

To make the filled small apples, first cut off the top of the apple 1 and scoop out the pulp with a melon baller 2, making sure to remove the core. You should have an apple shell with its "cap" for closing 3.

Transfer the apple pulp to a food processor 4 and blend it 5. In a bowl, pour the whole wheat flour and hazelnut flour 6.

Flavor with a teaspoon of cinnamon 7, pour in the milk 8, and the blended apples 9.

Incorporate with a spatula and finally add the hazelnuts (10-11). Place the emptied small apples in a baking dish and stuff them with the prepared mixture 12.

Close with the top part of the apples 13, drizzle with orange juice 14 and melted butter 15.

Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 45 minutes. Once ready, remove the filled apples from the oven and let them cool slightly 16. Meanwhile, pour the yogurt into a bowl and flavor it with the seeds from the vanilla pod 17. Pour the sauce over the apple filling 18.