Instructions:
Rinse and core the apples. Cut a lid by leaving 3-4 cm from the top. Scoop out the inside of the apples, cut into tiny pieces and transfer to a pot. Add half a cup of water and sugar, cook in low heat until soft. Add the cinnamon, finely chopped prunes and halved hazelnuts and take off the stove. Transfer the apples into the pot. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and vanilla into the remaining water, mix and pour over the apples. Cook in low heat for 15 minutes. Place the apples in a heat-resistant oven dish. Place the prune mixture evenly into the apples and close their lids. Brush with melted butter, bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees until they change color and serve warm.
Note: You may substitute Bahçeden Walnuts for hazelnuts in this recipe. You may also serve the apple dessert with vanilla ice cream.
You know what some scientists say: "An apple a day, keeps the doctor away." Thanks to their content of the fiber named pectin, apples contribute to intestinal health. Prunes protect your intestinal health and general health thanks to the high content of fiber and especially the effective antioxidants that give them a purplish color. You can also make this recipe with no or less sugar. Hazelnuts have many health benefits such as contributing to regulation of blood pressure, reducing inflammation and improving blood glucose levels.
