Gorgonzola Baked Apples with Balsamic Syrup

Breakfast

Gorgonzola cheese and a balsamic vinegar reduction sauce are pleasing partners to sweet apples. Serve this fruity favorite alongside any entree.

Gorgonzola Baked Apples with Balsamic Syrup

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/4 cup butter, chopped
3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
6 medium tart apples, cored
1 cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Stuff apples with mixture and place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until apples are tender.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup. Drizzle over apples.

Nutrition Facts

1 stuffed apple with 2 teaspoons balsamic syrup: 226 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.