Baked Cinnamon Apples with Grapes

Serves 4 · 12 min prep · 30 min cook

Ingredients

• 4 medium apples
• 1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 pinch of sea salt
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a medium baking dish so the fruit releases easily later.
2. 2Wash the apples, halve them lengthwise, and carefully core each half without cutting through the base so they hold their shape.
3. 3Toss the grapes with lemon juice, half the cinnamon, and sea salt in a bowl until glossy and lightly coated.
4. 4Arrange the apple halves cut-side up in the baking dish and nestle the seasoned grapes and into the cavities.
5. 5Dot the butter over the apples and grapes, then drizzle maple syrup evenly so it pools slightly in the centers.
6. 6Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped walnuts across the top for crunch and warm spice.
7. 7Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the grapes have softened and begun to wrinkle and caramelize.
8. 8Remove from the oven, scatter fresh thyme leaves over the hot fruit, and let rest 5 minutes so the juices thicken slightly.
9. 9Spoon any pan juices back over the apples before serving warm straight from the dish.