Baked Apples with Creamy Goat Cheese and Cranberry Delight Enjoy a delightful twist on a classic dish featuring tender baked apples filled with creamy goat cheese and sweet cranberries, drizzled with honey for a touch of sweetness. Ingredients: 4 firm apples, halved and cored 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves Salt and pepper to taste Optional: Chopped walnuts for garnish Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). 2. Cut the apples in half and remove the core to create a small well in each half. 3. Place the apple halves in a baking dish, cut-side up. Drizzle them with olive oil, then fill the center of each apple with crumbled goat cheese and chopped cranberries. 4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the apples are tender and the goat cheese begins to melt. 5. Remove from the oven, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with fresh thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 6. If desired, top with chopped walnuts for added texture. Serve warm as a delicious appetizer or a light dessert!
