MouCo Boo® Baked Apples with Bacon & Hot Honey
Baked apples stuffed with MouCo Boo® cheese and crispy bacon, finished with a drizzle of hot honey for a sweet, smoky, and spicy fall dish.
Sweet-tart baked apples meet creamy MouCo Boo®, smoky bacon, and a drizzle of hot honey. The apples soften in the oven, the cheese turns molten, and the whole dish balances savory, sweet, and spicy in one gooey, autumn-ready bite.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 large baking apples (Honeycrisp or Braeburn work well)
- ½ round MouCo Boo® cheese (about 60 g), cut into small cubes
- 2 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
- 2 Tbsp hot honey (or honey + chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp butter, melted
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh thyme or rosemary, for garnish
👣 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Core apples, leaving the bottoms intact to form little “cups.”
- Brush the inside and tops of each apple with melted butter; sprinkle lightly with cinnamon if desired.
- Stuff each apple cavity with cubes of MouCo Boo® and chopped bacon.
- Place apples upright in a small baking dish. Bake 20–25 minutes, until the apples are tender and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven. Drizzle hot honey generously over the tops while still warm.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary and serve immediately.
🎯 Notes & Pairings
- Apple tip: Choose firm varieties that hold shape — Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Jonagold.
- Heat level: Hot honey brings a kick, but you can adjust with milder honey or add extra chili for more spice.
- Pairing: A dry cider or bourbon cocktail ties perfectly with the smoky-sweet flavors.
