Cheese-Stuffed Apples

1. 1 Apples≈ $3.50 per kg 240 g
2. 2 Cottage cheese 5% (tvorog)pack 300 g ≈ $2.80 40 g
3. 3 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.64 12 g
4. 4 Sugar 4 g
5. 5 Vanilla sugar 8 g
6. 6 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.60 12 g
7. 7 Sunflower oil 6 ml
8. 8 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 25 g
9. 9 Cream 20%pack 500 ml ≈ $3.00 30 ml

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Core and halve the apples¹

2. Mix the farmer’s cheese with sugar; add sour⁸ cream⁹ or heavy cream for extra softness if needed

3. Stuff the apple¹ halves with the cheese mixture

4. Dot each with a small piece of butter⁶

5. Top with a small cube of hard³ cheese (like cheddar or gouda)

6. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment or brushed with oil

7. Bake for 25 minutes at 400°F (200°C) until golden