Baked Apples with Blue Cheese, Pecans, and Caramel

Ingredients:

4 medium-sized apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji preferred)

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

1/4 cup pecans, chopped

1/4 cup caramel sauce

4 sprigs fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Apples:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
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Slice off the tops of the apples and core them carefully, leaving the base intact.

2. Stuff the Apples:

Fill each apple with a mixture of blue cheese and chopped pecans.

3. Bake:

Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.

4. Add Caramel:

Drizzle the warm apples with caramel sauce immediately after baking
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5. Serve:

Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for an earthy touch
. Serve warm as a dessert or a sweet-savory appetizer.