Baked Apples with Oats Recipe
These baked apples filled with a sweet oat mixture make a cozy and healthy dessert or breakfast. With cinnamon, honey, and a crispy oat topping, they’re the perfect treat for fall!
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Paring knife
- Spoon or melon baller (for coring)
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Aluminum foil (optional for covering)
Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 4 large apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts optional, such as walnuts or pecans
- 2 tbsp raisins or dried cranberries optional
- For the topping:
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional, for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Prepare the apples:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Core the apples using a melon baller or small spoon, leaving the bottom intact to hold the filling. Place the cored apples in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Make the filling:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and chopped nuts (if using). Stir in the raisins or dried cranberries if you like a touch of sweetness. Add the butter and toss the mixture until it’s evenly combined.
- Stuff the apples:
- Spoon the oat mixture into the center of each apple, pressing gently to pack it in. If you like a little extra sweetness, drizzle a bit of honey or maple syrup over the top of each stuffed apple.
- Bake the apples:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is golden brown.
- Serve:
- Let the baked apples cool slightly before serving. You can enjoy them as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream, vanilla yogurt, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.