Description
Warm, tender apples filled with a crunchy oat and walnut crumble, lightly spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with honey or maple syrup. A wholesome and cozy dessert perfect for fall or winter.
Ingredients
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4 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala)
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½ cup rolled oats
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¼ cup walnuts, chopped
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2 tbsp brown sugar (or maple syrup/honey)
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2 tbsp unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free), melted
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare apples: Core the apples, leaving the bottoms intact to form little “cups.” Place them in a baking dish.
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Make filling: In a bowl, mix oats, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, and melted butter until crumbly.
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Stuff apples: Spoon mixture into the hollowed apples, packing gently.
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Bake: Add ½ cup water to the baking dish to prevent sticking. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden.
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Serve warm: Optional — top with Greek yogurt, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
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Substitute pecans or almonds for walnuts.
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Make it vegan by using coconut oil and maple syrup.
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Great served with a drizzle of caramel sauce or plain yogurt for balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: baked apples, oats, walnuts, fall dessert, healthy dessert