
A historical dessert from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Core nice apples and fill space with chopped almonds and raisins, mixed with a little sugar and butter
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bake and serve with whipped cream
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Coring the apples creates a cavity that concentrates the filling's flavors while the fruit softens and caramelizes during baking. The butter in the filling melts and bastes the nuts and dried fruit, creating a cohesive, jammy mixture. As apples bake, their pectin breaks down and natural sugars concentrate, intensifying sweetness while the cavity prevents the fruit from collapsing entirely. The nuts provide textural contrast and fat that helps carry flavors.
Apples can be cored and filled up to 4 hours ahead; cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes before baking. Baked apples are best served warm but can be made up to 1 day ahead and gently reheated in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
Store baked apples covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual apples in the microwave for 45-60 seconds or in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through. The texture will soften further upon storage. Whip cream fresh before serving rather than storing it with the apples.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
Apples can be cored and filled up to 4 hours ahead; cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes before baking. Baked apples are best served warm but can be made up to 1 day ahead and gently reheated in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
Store baked apples covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual apples in the microwave for 45-60 seconds or in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through. The texture will soften further upon storage. Whip cream fresh before serving rather than storing it with the apples.