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A red ceramic plate with a streusel topped baked apple topped with mascarpone cream.

Gluten Free Baked Apples with Mascarpone Cream

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Tamara Andersen
Beautiful, crisp apples get a gluten free streusel stuffing, baked to tender perfection, and generously topped with a not-too-sweet bourbon vanilla mascarpone cream!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

Baked Apples for Two

  • 2 apples - (see notes)
  • 2 teaspoons honey - divided

Gluten-Free Streusel

  • ⅓ cup gluten-free flour
  • ⅓ cup slivered almonds - ground (or almond flour)
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar - packed
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon - I love Saigon cinnamon!
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg - fresh grated if possible!
  • 3 tablespoons chilled butter - cut in small pieces

Bourbon-Vanilla Mascarpone Cream

  • 2 ounces mascarpone - (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon good vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons confectioner's sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (325 convection).
  • Prep the apples: Cut a tiny bit off the bottom to allow the apples to sit flat. Pierce the top of the apple, and run the knife at an angle toward the core. Turn the apple against the blade to remove a cone (similar to carving a pumpkin). 
  • Using a small melon baller, scoop the core out of the apple very carefully. See notes for a link to Alton Brown's how to video.
  • Spray a small casserole dish or loaf pan with cooking spray. Set the apples close but not touching. Add a teaspoon of honey to each.
  • Make the streusel. In a small prep bowl combine all the dry ingredients. Mix well Cut in the butter pieces using your fingers or a pastry cutter. When the mixture is crumbly, pack it into the apple cavities. Pile it loosely on top.
  • Bake the apples until tender. Using silicone tongs to gently squeeze one is one way of checking. You can also pierce one with a fork, and it should slide in and out easily. Remove apples from oven, and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
  • While apples bake, put all the mascarpone cream ingredients in a small blender or processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a little additional yogurt if the mixture is too stiff.
  • To serve: Plate 1 apple (transfer carefully!) Top generously with the Bourbon-Vanilla Mascarpone Cream. Garnish with a grating of fresh nutmeg if desired.

Notes

NOTE: Calories will depend on the size of your apple, the amount of streusel, and the amount of mascarpone cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1apple | Calories: 500kcal

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment and/or star rating! Email us with any questions: tamara@beyondmeresustenance.com