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Easy Baked Apples with Cinnamon Oat Topping Recipe

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These Easy Baked Apples are a simple and delicious dessert featuring cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crumble. Baked to perfection, this comforting recipe is perfect for a cozy treat and can be served with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Apples

  • 3 medium firm, sweet apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping

  • 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (98g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (84g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

Optional for Serving

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Homemade caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter or spray a baking dish large enough to fit 6 apple halves with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Core the Apples: Cut each apple in half from stem to bottom and use a spoon to carefully scoop out the core, seeds, and stem, preparing the apples for filling.
  3. Arrange Apples: Place the apple halves cut side up in the prepared baking dish, positioning them evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
  4. Add Sugar and Spice: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon evenly over the apple halves for flavor enhancement.
  5. Make the Topping: Melt the unsalted butter in a pan over medium heat, then remove from heat. Stir in the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned rolled oats, the remaining 1/2 cup minus 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and sea salt until combined to create a crumbly topping.
  6. Top the Apples: Divide the oat topping evenly over each apple half, pressing it lightly to adhere to the fruit.
  7. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to soften the apples.
  8. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  9. Serve: Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with homemade caramel sauce for an extra special dessert.
  10. Store Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently in a warm oven or microwave before serving.

Notes

  • To make this recipe gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or oat flour and ensure oats are labeled gluten-free.
  • The apples should be firm and sweet varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best texture and flavor.
  • Use unsalted butter to control salt level in the topping.
  • Leftover baked apples reheat well and are delicious either warm or cold.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/easy-baked-apples-with-cinnamon-oat-topping-recipe/