Hasselback Apples
A Green Christmas (2021)
One thing I love about the festive season is the traditions we have built over the years.
we all cosy-up in our Christmas jumpers for a joyful start to the day
my father brings out his Rudolph tie that lights up & sing’s at the touch of a button (the sound has faded over the years, but he insists on wearing it)
we leave our slippers or shoes at the bottom of the tree for gifts
we sing together before unwrapping presents one by one (a slow but magical moment), cherishing the look of joy in everyone’s eyes
& finally, we gather with family & loved ones around a delicious and warming home-cooked meal
This year’s 'Green Christmas 2021’ menu is filled with flavoursome & unexpected recipes to delight all of your guests’ tastebuds without having to spend hours in the kitchen: more time to celebrate & enjoy the company of loved ones.
Simple and good ingredients make for the best recipes & it is without a doubt the case with these Hasselback Apples. Firm and crisp red apples are finely sliced & roasted in the oven. Plated atop a swirl of dairy-free yogurt & garnished with some toasted & crushed hazelnuts, they make for a decadent-tasting yet healthy conclusion to this festive menu.
✨Wishing you all a wonderful festive season filled with joy, loved ones & as always, good food! ✨
- Vegetarian Recipe -
HASSELBACK APPLES
4 firm & crispy red apples*
25g of butter**
1 tablespoon of Mixed Spice
80g of hazelnuts, toasted & crushed***
120g of dairy-free yogurt****
Flaky sea salt
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Wash and dry the apples. Cut them in half vertically and core them.
Place them cut-side down and cut slits about 2/3 into the apples, across the width, leaving the bottom intact. Leave approx. 2mm between each slit, to create a fan.
Place the apples onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Melt butter in a small pan, over low heat.
Brush each apple with the melted butter and sprinkle with the mixed spice. Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each apple.
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden.
Remove the hasselback apples from the oven and plate individually on top of a swirl of dairy-free yogurt.
Garnish with a handful of toasted & crushed hazelnuts.
Notes: *Use firm apples (e.g: Pink Lady apples).
**You can sub. the butter for any dairy-free alternative (e.g: margarine, ghee, etc).
***You can sub. the toasted hazelnuts for almonds, nuts or any other grain/ nut to your taste.
****You can use any sort of dairy-free yogurt (e.g: soy, coconut, almond, etc) or dairy yogurt to your taste & diet.