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Baked Apples with Oats and Brown Sugar Recipe

Looking for a cozy and delicious dessert or breakfast idea? These Baked Apples with Oats and Brown Sugar are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with a healthy twist. Tender apples are stuffed with a warm mixture of oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then baked to perfection. It’s a wholesome treat that's simple to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 258 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Medium Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp Work Well
  • 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Walnuts Optional
  • 1/4 Cup Raisins Optional
  • 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 Cup Water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare Apples: Core the apples and create a hollow space in the center for the filling. Be sure not to pierce the bottom.
    [This image shows apples being cored with a paring knife, creating a hollow center without piercing the bottom.]
  • Mix Filling: In a bowl, mix Rolled Oats, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Melted Butter, Walnuts, Raisins, and Vanilla Extract until well combined.
    This image shows a spoon filling each cored apple with a generous amount of oat and brown sugar mixture.]
  • Stuff Apples: Spoon the mixture into each apple, filling them to the top.
    This image shows the stuffed apples placed in a baking dish, ready to be baked with water poured into the bottom of the dish.
  • Bake: Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish. Pour the Water into the bottom of the dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the filling is golden.
    This image shows the baking dish covered with foil to keep the apples moist as they bake.
  • Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with a drizzle of honey or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!

Notes

  • For added richness, serve with whipped cream or a scoop of yogurt.
  • You can customize the filling with other nuts or dried fruits like cranberries.
  • Use gluten-free oats to make the recipe gluten-free.