Ah! Jonagold apples—sweet-tart, firm, and perfect for baking or snacking 🍎. There’s no single “Jonagold recipe,” but they really shine in desserts and baked goods. Here’s a classic baked Jonagold apple recipe that highlights their flavor:
Baked Jonagold Apples with Cinnamon & Honey
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 Jonagold apples, cored
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) – optional
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Optional: a pinch of nutmeg or ginger
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare Apples
- Core the apples, leaving the bottom intact so they hold the filling.
- If you like, peel a thin strip around the top to prevent splitting.
- Make Filling
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nuts (if using), and optional spices.
- Stuff each apple with the mixture.
- Top each with a small piece of butter.
- Bake
- Place apples in baking dish.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
- Bake 25–35 minutes, until tender but not mushy.
- Serve
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips & Variations
- Caramelized topping: Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the baked apples.
- Jonagold pie or crisp: Use 6–8 apples, slice, toss with sugar/cinnamon, and bake under a crumbly oat topping for a crisp.
- Savory option: Core and stuff with cheese, herbs, and cooked sausage for a unique twist.
If you want, I can also give a Jonagold Apple Cake recipe that uses these apples for a tender, moist dessert perfect for fall or holiday baking 🍎🎂.
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