Jammy Berry Baked Apples

Jammy Berry Baked Apples: An Easy Apple Dessert

These Jammy Berry Baked Apples are a warm, easy apple dessert with apricot jam and cinnamon. Tender baked apples meet tangy mixed berries for a delicious finish

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Why You Will Love and Enjoy These Jammy Berry Baked Apples

• This is the kind of dessert that looks like you made a real effort, even though the oven does most of the work. The apples turn soft and jammy while the berries make a lovely tart sauce for spooning over everything.
• The apricot jam makes the centres wonderfully sweet and sticky.
• Golden Delicious apples soften beautifully in the oven.
• Cinnamon and raisins add familiar comfort without making the recipe complicated.
• The mixed berry sauce cuts through the sweetness with a lovely tartness.
• Custard, ice cream or cream all work beautifully for serving.
• It’s easy to adjust the sweetness of the berries to suit your taste.
• You can make extra because, honestly, one baked apple is rarely enough.

Additional Information

• Can I make the apples ahead of time? Yes. Refrigerate cooled apples in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days and reheat gently before serving. Store the berry sauce separately for up to 4 days.
• Can they be frozen? Yes. Freeze cooled apples and berry sauce separately in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving. The apples may be slightly softer after freezing.
• What apples can I use? Golden Delicious works particularly well, but Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Braeburn or another firm baking apple can also be used. Avoid very soft apples, as they may break down too much during baking.
• Can I use fresh berries instead of frozen? Yes. Use the same amount of fresh mixed berries, but check the sauce sooner as they may cook faster than frozen berries.
• What can I use instead of apricot jam? Peach jam, apple jelly or another smooth fruit jam works well. Choose a flavour that complements the berries.
• Can I leave out the raisins? Yes. The raisins add little bursts of sweetness, but they can be omitted without affecting the recipe.
• Can I use something other than Coke? Diet Coke can be used instead of regular Coke. If you prefer not to use cola, apple juice is a suitable substitute, although the flavour will be slightly different.
• Can I make the berry sauce without custard powder? Yes. Leave it out for a thinner sauce, or simmer the berries longer to reduce the liquid. For a thicker sauce, use a small cornstarch slurry instead.
• Why are the apples scored? Scoring around the middle gives the apples room to expand as they bake, helping them open without splitting unpredictably.
• How do I know when the apples are done? Cooking time varies with apple size and variety. Start checking around 1 hour 15 minutes. They’re ready when a thin knife slides easily into the flesh.
• How much Coke should I use? Add enough Coke or Diet Coke to reach about 1 cm up the sides of the apples. The exact amount depends on the size of your baking dish.
• Why is the custard powder mixed with water first? Mixing 1 tbsp custard powder with 2 tbsp cold water creates a smooth slurry that blends into the hot berries without creating lumps.
• How sweet should the berry sauce be? Start without sugar, taste the hot berries, then add 1 to 3 tbsp sugar if they’re too tart for you.
• What can I serve with the baked apples? Custard, ice cream or cream are all delicious with the warm apples and mixed berry sauce. The berry sauce is also lovely spooned over ice cream on its own.

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The unexpected ingredient is Coke. It helps flavour the apples as they bake. Would you try it?

Jammy Berry Baked Apples turns tender apples, apricot jam, cinnamon and raisins into a warm dessert with very little effort. The tart mixed berry sauce gives each serving a fresh contrast, while custard, ice cream or cream makes it even more indulgent. It’s the kind of dessert that can go from an ordinary family dinner to something worth lingering over at the table.

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