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Baked Apple with Cinnamon & Walnuts
A naturally sweet baked apple filled with raisins and walnuts.
~40 mintotal~164 kcalper serving~2g protein~27g carbs~6g fat
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 1.
Ingredients
- 1 Large apple
- 1 tbsp Raisins
- 1 tbsp Chopped walnuts
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
Cooking Steps
Core the apple and fill with raisins and walnuts.
Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes until tender.
Plant & Growing Tips
Apples
- For home gardens, choose dwarf or semi-dwarf apple varieties, which can be grown in large containers or smaller spaces.
- Plant in full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily) with well-drained, fertile soil, ensuring proper pollination with a compatible variety nearby.
- Prune annually in late winter to maintain shape, improve air circulation, and encourage fruit production.
Natural Pest Control
- Use pheromone traps to monitor and reduce codling moth populations, a common apple pest.
- Apply dormant oil in late winter to smother overwintering pest eggs, such as aphids and scale.
- Protect young trees from deer and rabbits with fencing or tree guards.
Harvest
Apples
- Harvest apples when they are fully coloured for their variety, firm to the touch, and detach easily with a slight twist.
- Test ripeness by tasting; an unripe apple will be hard and tart, while an overripe one might be soft and mealy.
