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Stuffed Apples with Goats’ Cheese and Ham

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 60 mins Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Cooking Temp: 300  °F Servings: 6 Estimated Cost: $ 15 Calories: 355
Best Season: Fall

Description

Stuffed Apples with Goats’ Cheese and Ham is a delightful recipe serving 6. It creatively combines sweet red apples with the savory flavors of Parma ham, toasted hazelnuts, almonds, and creamy goats’ curd. The recipe is increased with a hint of rosemary and an optional touch of lavender, bringing a fresh aroma to the dish. Preparation starts with coring the apples to create a cavity that's then filled with a rich mixture of the nuts, cheese, and herbs. A square of ham acts as a plug at the bottom to keep the filling inside while baking. The apples are then wrapped in Parma ham, baked with a splash of apple cider or juice, and served warm on a bed of salad leaves. This dish offers a wonderful balance of textures and flavors, making it a perfect starter or light meal.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Starting Off

    Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F/Gas Mark 2). This make sure the oven is at the perfect temperature by the time you're ready to bake.

  2. Preparing the Apples

    Remove the top 1 cm below the stalk of each apple, keeping the tops for later. Use an apple corer or melon baller to hollow out the middle, creating a tunnel while leaving the walls about 1-1.5 cm thick. Score a shallow slit around each apple's perimeter to prevent bursting during baking.

  3. Creating a Ham Plug

    Insert a small piece of Parma ham into the bottom of each apple's tunnel. This acts as a plug to keep the filling secure inside the apple during the baking process.

  4. Mixing the Filling

    In a bowl, mix toasted chopped hazelnuts, almonds, goats’ curd, rosemary, and optional lavender with a drizzle of olive oil. Mash everything together until well mixed.

  5. Filling the Apples

    Evenly distribute the filling among the apples, accurately stuffing each one without dislodging the ham plug at the bottom.

  6. Wrapping with Ham

    Wrap 2 slices of Parma ham around each apple, using the fattier parts to help it adhere. If needed, secure with a cocktail stick.

  7. Baking Preparation

    Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish, drizzle with a bit more olive oil, and add the apple cider or juice to the dish. Set the apple tops back in place around the stuffed apples.

  8. Baking Preparation

    Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish, drizzle with a bit more olive oil, and add the apple cider or juice to the dish. Set the apple tops back in place around the stuffed apples.

  9. Baking

    Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes at the initial temperature. Then, remove the foil, increase the heat to 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4), and continue baking for another 20 minutes or until the apples are tender and the ham is crispy.

  10. Serving

    Serve the baked apples warm, positioned with their tops slightly askew for an attractive presentation. Accompany with fresh salad leaves and a spoonful of the cooking juices drizzled over the top.

Note

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