Baked Apple from South Tyrol

Calories & Effort

• Calories per serving: approx. 250 kcal (depending on ingredients and size of the apples)
• Preparation time: approx. 15 minutes
• Baking time: 25–30 minutes
• Total time: approx. 45 minutes

Ingredients for 4 people

For the baked apples:

• 🍏 4 apples (e.g., Jonagold, Boskoop, Elstar, or Braeburn)
• 🧈 2 tsp butter
• 🌰 4 tbsp walnuts, chopped
• 🍯 4 tbsp honey
• 🧈 Butter for the baking dish

For serving:

• 🍬 Powdered sugar
• 🌟 Cinnamon
• 🌰 Walnuts
• 🍯 Honey

Preparation

1. Preparation 🕒

• Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) conventional or 160 °C (320 °F) fan.
• Grease a baking dish with butter.

2. Prepare the apples 🍏

• Wash the apples and remove the core with an apple corer or knife.
• The opening should be large enough to hold the filling, but the apple must remain stable.

3. Prepare the filling 🥄

• Melt the butter and mix it with chopped walnuts and honey.
• Optional: Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.

4. Fill & bake the apples 🧈

• Evenly distribute the filling into the prepared apples.
• Place the filled apples in the greased baking dish.
• Bake at 180 °C for 25–30 minutes until the apples are soft and the filling is lightly caramelized.

5. Serve & refine 🎨

• Remove the baked apples from the oven and let them cool briefly.
• Garnish with powdered sugar, cinnamon, chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of honey.

Tips for Variation & Enjoyment

• Nut alternative: Replace walnuts with almonds, hazelnuts, or pistachios.
• Fruity note: Add chopped dried fruits like raisins or cranberries to the filling.
• Sauce tip: Serve the baked apples with vanilla sauce, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream.

Conclusion

🍎✨ Baked apples are a simple yet heavenly treat that provides warmth and comfort on cold days. The combination of juicy apples, sweet filling, and fine spices makes this dessert irresistible. Try it out and enjoy the winter season to the fullest! ❄️🍯🌰

Jonagold – Origin & Characteristics

The Jonagold is one of the most popular apple varieties worldwide. It originally comes from the USA and was bred in 1943 in New York by crossing the Jonathan and Golden Delicious varieties. Today, it is grown in many countries, including South Tyrol, where the ideal climatic conditions in the valleys provide particularly aromatic fruits.

Taste & Texture

• Taste: The Jonagold is characterized by its balanced flavor – a harmonious combination of sweetness and pleasant acidity. This aroma makes it particularly versatile in the kitchen.
• Texture: The flesh is firm, juicy, and becomes pleasantly soft when baked without becoming mushy.

Why Jonagold for baked apples?

1. Perfect size: Jonagold apples are usually large and offer enough space for a delicious filling.
2. Aromatic flavor: Its natural sweetness harmonizes wonderfully with honey, cinnamon, and nuts.
3. Baking stability: Even after longer baking, it retains its shape and ensures an appealing result.

Origin from South Tyrol

South Tyrol is one of the most important apple-growing regions in Europe. The combination of sunny days and cool nights in the valleys results in particularly aromatic and crunchy Jonagold apples. This special quality makes South Tyrolean Jonagold an ideal choice for baked apples.

Uses

• Baked apples: Due to its baking properties and harmonious flavor, Jonagold is the perfect apple for classic baked apples.
• Snacks & salads: It also impresses raw as a crunchy snack or in combination with nuts and cheese in salads.
• Cakes & desserts: Its sweet-sour aroma perfectly complements apple pie, strudel, and compote.

The Jonagold is not only a South Tyrolean classic but also a guarantee for successful apple enjoyment – whether raw, baked, or cooked! 🍏✨