Goat Cheese Stuffed Baked Apples | Emeril Lagasse

If you love autumnal desserts, you’ll want to see how Emeril puts a unique twist on baked apples. Tart, creamy, and a little sweet—they’ve got it all! GOAT CHEESE STUFFED BAKED APPLES SERVES 4 1/3 cup brandy, preferably Armagnac 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup dark raisins 4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 4 large Golden Delicious apples 3/4 cup pure apple cider 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Mascarpone, for garnish (optional) Finely chopped toasted walnuts Confectioners’ sugar, for garnish Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small saucepan, gently heat Armagnac over medium heat. Place raisins in a bowl and cover with warm Armagnac. Let stand until plumped, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. In a small bowl, mash goat cheese, honey, lemon zest, and 2 teaspoons reserved Armagnac until smooth. Add raisins and mix until well blended. Refrigerate until slightly firm, about 20 minutes. Using an a