Apples are in season. I would know, I picked them in Pittsburgh. From a tree and everything. Then ate them. And they were delicious. I even posed while picking them. So natural.
Problem is, with apples, all I ever want to do is make apple pie. Which I did in Pittsburgh. PS it was great. When I finish my latest project, I’ll definitely show you what it looks like. You may want to put your mouth on it. Like someone from Pawnee drinking from the water fountain. If you don’t understand that reference, stop reading this and watch Parks & Rec. Favorite episode of all time. But until then, you’ll have to just watch me pick apples. Back to the point though, apples can do so much more than just apple pie. You can bake meat in them! Thrilling, I know. Sweet and savory are just the best.
Speaking of the best, I’m obsessed with The Mindy Project. Mostly because Mindy’s outfits are the best. Ever. Who else can sport plaid and polkadots together? Only her. Each season of her show keeps getting better and better. I need her wardrobe. At least I read her book. That has nothing to do with her outfits but man is that book hilarious.
WTFITSALREADYOCTOBER?? I would have had no idea except I got an email this morning saying I need to pay rent. What a terrible reminder it’s the beginning of the next month. I just have so much to get done in the month of October, it’s going by too fast already!!!! It’s stressing me out. I know how to deal with my stress…gluten free donuts. I’m going to buy one today. Yes, I should be working. But I just know a donut will make me more productive. It’s science. Another reminder it’s October, I just got a $75 ticket for not changing the registration sticker on my license plate. Thanks for the subtle reminder parking police. PS you’re the worst.
Double Pork & Sage Stuffed Baked Apples
- Yield: 4-5 1x
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bacon
- 5 apples (I used honey crisp), halved and hollowed out using a melon baller
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- pinch of black pepper
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
- extra ghee for topping apples
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place bacon on a baking sheet and bake bacon in oven for 15 minutes or until crispy then chop into small pieces.
- While bacon is cooking, cut apples in half then use a melon baller to hollow out each apple then set aside.
- Place a large saute pan over medium heat. Add ghee and minced garlic.
- Once garlic becomes fragrant, add onion and ground pork.
- Brown pork and break into small pieces, then add celery, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, red wine vinegar, sage and chopped bacon. Mix well until combined.
- Scoop mixture into each apple half. Top each apple with about 1 teaspoon of ghee on top of the mixture.
- Place in a baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until apples are tender.
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I am all about sweet and savory in the fall so this looks so, so good! Really love cooking with apples. And the picture of you apple picking is stunning!
Also I can relate to knowing when the month is changing based on what bills are due. Fun being a grown up 😉
I got 2 tickets with a week period for not renewing my registration before. You would think the first one would be enough of a kick in the butt, but nope. I’m a rebel and need to pay 2 tickets before I learn my lesson.
I’ve never put sausage and apples together before since I wasn’t sure if I would like it, but since you’ve never steered me wrong with a recipe before, I’m gonna go ahead and take the plunge with this one!
It’s going to be – dare I say it – Christmas before we know it! Pffft, talk about an expensive month. Good thing my kiddos are cute and spoil worthy!
This recipe looks amazing and is the perfect fall combo.
I’ve never seen a city that can hand out tickets as fast as Denver does. It’s like those little stickers have a microchip in them and emits a signal the day it expires and they come find you and ticket you. It’s a real kick in the pants when they ticket you but it turns out you had already registered the car….just failed step 2 of putting the new sticker on.
agree. it’s stupid. i couldn’t even count how many tickets i’ve received in this city
Thank you, Juli! You just solved my WTF-am-I-going-to-make-for-dinner-tonight dilemma!! My family and I picked apples this past weekend. There’s a decent chance my kiddos will be into eating this because it involves the fruit of their labors (pun lamely intended).
These look so good! I also love when my food is also my bowl. (Little apple bowls!)
This recipe sounds amazing! I’m going apple picking this weekend. Can’t wait to make this with part of my haul!
Also, I wholeheartedly agree with you on Parks & Rec. Amazing show! When my boyfriend screws something up, he always sings me Tom’s ‘Boo of your Dreams’. If you haven’t seen that episode yet- prepare to be delighted! If you have seen it, then you’ll completely understand why I can’t remain upset at him!
Keep up the good work. You are a great human!
Girl, that pic of you picking the apple is just GORGEOUS! And of course – I just have to comment on how amazing this recipe sounds – Honey Crisp are my favorite apples and I am getting some TONIGHT. To make this recipe. TONIGHT. Well, I am making a cake for tomorrow, so maybe I won’t have the chance. But I will try my darndest! Yum!
AHHH!!! Julie your sticker ticket story reminded ME that i need to change MINE. i bought it back in June……….its now October…….hmmm, I bet you didnt wait THAT long to put yours on! Stupid parking police.
I’m thinking about going apple picking soon, so I’ve been looking for recipes using all the apples I’m going to get! This one looks awesome!