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Classic Core and Fill Baked Apples with Brown Sugar, Oats, and Cinnamon

A single, glistening baked apple topped with a brown sugar and oat crumble, served in a white ramekin.
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You can make these easy baked apples with a simple filling of brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon. This warm apple dessert is perfect for a cozy fall treat or a simple breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large baking apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup water or apple cider

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a small baking dish.
  2. Wash the apples. Use an apple corer or a small knife to remove the core from each apple, leaving about a half-inch border at the bottom so the filling stays inside. Do not cut all the way through the bottom.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This makes your cinnamon sugar baked apples filling.
  4. Place the cored apples into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Divide the oat and spice mixture evenly among the four apple cavities. Gently press the filling down.
  6. Place a small piece of butter on top of the filling in each apple.
  7. Pour the water or apple cider into the bottom of the baking dish around the apples. This creates steam to keep the fruit tender.
  8. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Baking time depends on the size and variety of your apples.
  9. Carefully remove the baked apples from the oven. Let them cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute apple cider for water when baking.
  • If you prefer a softer texture, you can bake the apples covered with foil for the first 20 minutes.
  • Serve this warm apple dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra special touch.

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Find it online: https://cookincorner.com/baked-apple-recipe-easy-cinnamon-oats/