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The Ultimate Easy Stuffed Baked Apples with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Crumble

Close-up of a single, glistening baked apples topped generously with a brown sugar and oat crumble.
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Make this comforting fall dessert easily. These tender baked apples are stuffed with a simple brown sugar and cinnamon oat crumble, perfect for a warm treat.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. Wash the apples. Use a small knife or melon baller to carefully core the apples, 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, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cold butter pieces, and flour. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Spoon the crumble mixture evenly into the cored centers of the four apples, packing it gently.
  5. Place the stuffed apples into the prepared baking dish. Pour 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the dish around the apples.
  6. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the topping is golden brown. Baking time depends on the size and type of apple.
  7. Carefully remove the apples from the oven. Let them cool slightly before serving.
  8. Serve warm, perhaps with a drizzle of lemon juice or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the water with 1 tablespoon of melted butter poured over the filling before baking.
  • If you prefer baked apple slices instead of whole apples, slice the apples thinly and toss them with the filling ingredients, then bake in a single layer until tender.
  • To make this a healthier baked apples recipe, reduce the brown sugar to 2 tablespoons and use coconut oil instead of butter in the crumble.

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