Baked apples with meat filling
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. Your guests will surely appreciate this unusual appetizer with a crispy filling. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Chop the onion, celery, and sage. Preheat the oven to 175°C. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Remove the Italian sausage from its casing, add it to the skillet, and fry, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until it turns pink, about 5 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Add sage and thyme, season well with salt and pepper. Add breadcrumbs and mix.
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Step 4
4. Cut off the top third of each apple. Using a small spoon, scoop out the flesh from the center, removing the core and seeds. You should end up with enough space for the filling.
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Step 5
5. Divide the filling evenly among the apples. Place the stuffed apples on a large baking sheet.
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Step 6
6. Brush each apple with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
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Step 7
7. Bake the apples until golden, until the filling is soft, about 1 hour.
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Step 8
8. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and serve.