Czech FoodCzech Food

Baked ApplesBaked Apples

Russell StanberyRussell Stanbery

HistoryHistory

Baked apples were a common dessert in the Baked apples were a common dessert in the Czech Republic for centuries in the Middle Czech Republic for centuries in the Middle Ages.Ages.

Baked apples are mostly an upper class food Baked apples are mostly an upper class food but was also made by the lower class but not but was also made by the lower class but not as gourmet. as gourmet.

RecipeRecipe Ingredients: 4 large apples, ½ cup raisins, 1 tbs Ingredients: 4 large apples, ½ cup raisins, 1 tbs

cinnamon, 4 tbs honey, 4 tbs butter.cinnamon, 4 tbs honey, 4 tbs butter. Procedure: Preheat oven to 400 F. Wash and dry the Procedure: Preheat oven to 400 F. Wash and dry the

apples, then using a paring knife core them without apples, then using a paring knife core them without piercing through one end of the apples. Mix together piercing through one end of the apples. Mix together the raisins and honey. Spoon some of the raisin the raisins and honey. Spoon some of the raisin mixture into each of the apples. Place a tablespoon of mixture into each of the apples. Place a tablespoon of butter on top of the stuffing. Sprinkle some cinnamon butter on top of the stuffing. Sprinkle some cinnamon on top of the apples. Put the stuffed apples in a small, on top of the apples. Put the stuffed apples in a small, buttered baking dish. Place in the oven and bake till buttered baking dish. Place in the oven and bake till tender, about 30 minutes. Serve as is or with dollops tender, about 30 minutes. Serve as is or with dollops of whipped cream. of whipped cream.

The Food TodayThe Food Today

The food is still used as a dessert and is served The food is still used as a dessert and is served with whipped cream or ice cream.with whipped cream or ice cream.

Some people stuff the food with raisins, Some people stuff the food with raisins, honey, or walnuts.honey, or walnuts.

It’s served today in gourmet restaurants and in It’s served today in gourmet restaurants and in country kitchens. country kitchens.