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Apple Crisp Stuffed Baked Apples

A single baked apples dessert topped with a generous layer of oat crumble, served in a white bowl.
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Bake whole apples filled with a warm, spiced oat crumble for a comforting fall or winter dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large firm apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Optional: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the four apples snugly.
  2. Wash the apples. Use a small, sharp knife or melon baller to carefully core each apple, removing the center seeds and core but leaving about a half-inch of apple flesh at the bottom to hold the filling. Do not cut all the way through the bottom.
  3. Brush the cut surfaces of the apples lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  4. Prepare the crisp topping: In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Spoon the oat mixture evenly into the cored centers of the four apples, pressing it down gently.
  7. Place the stuffed apples into the prepared baking dish. Pour the 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the dish around the apples. This creates steam to help the apples soften.
  8. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the topping is golden brown. Basting the apples with the pan liquid halfway through baking can add moisture.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm with ice cream or cream.

Notes

  • Choose apples that hold their shape well when baked, such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith.
  • For an extra rich flavor, substitute 2 tablespoons of the butter with 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil in the topping mixture.
  • If you prefer a softer apple, cover the baking dish loosely with foil for the first 30 minutes of baking.

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