Description
These Baked Apples are a cozy and simple dessert featuring whole apples filled with a cinnamon oat crumble, then baked until tender and caramelized. It’s a wholesome, naturally sweet treat perfect for fall and winter.
Ingredients
- 4 large baking apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (or coconut oil for vegan)
- 1/2 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Core the apples using a corer or paring knife, leaving the bottom intact to hold the filling.
- In a medium bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and nuts (if using). Stir in the melted butter until combined.
- Stuff the oat mixture into the hollowed apples, packing it tightly and mounding slightly on top.
- Place apples in a baking dish and pour hot water into the bottom of the dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until apples are tender and tops are golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of yogurt, if desired.
Notes
- Best apples for baking include Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn.
- Make it vegan by using coconut oil and maple syrup instead of butter and brown sugar.
- Customize with raisins, dried cranberries, or different nuts in the filling.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
