Description
Baked apples are a delightful dessert that will warm your heart and fill your home with the comforting aroma of cinnamon and caramel. Juicy, tender apples are stuffed with a sweet oat mixture, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for any occasion, these baked apples can be served warm with ice cream or cold with yogurt. Simple to prepare, this recipe is sure to impress family and guests alike while evoking cherished memories of cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core each apple carefully without cutting through the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Stuff each apple generously with the mixture.
- Place the filled apples in a baking dish with a splash of water at the bottom.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg