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Classic Baked Apples Recipe

This recipe is for baked apples filled with a buttery brown sugar oat crumble. To add more flavor, you can use warm apple cider instead of water.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Oven – Preheated to 375°F (191°C).
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Handheld
  • Sharp paring knife
  • Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Apple Corer

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons 43g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (extra soft, so it’s easy to mash)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup 50g packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup 21g old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • optional: 2 Tablespoons raisins dried cranberries, or chopped nuts
  • 4 large apples see note, rinsed and patted dry
  • For Baking
  • 3/4 cup 180ml warm water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C).
    Oven preheating to 375°F
  • In a bowl, mash together the butter, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Stir in the oats and your choice of raisins, dried cranberries, or nuts. Set aside.
    Mashing butter brown sugar and spices
  • Core the apples using a sharp paring knife and spoon. Cut around the core, then carefully scoop it out, removing any seeds.
  • Place the cored apples in an 8 or 9-inch baking dish.
  • Spoon the filling into each apple, packing it all the way to the top.
    Stirring oats and add-ins into Classic Baked Apples filling mixture
  • Pour warm water into the pan around the apples to prevent them from drying out.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the apples are soft. For extra soft apples, bake a little longer.
    Adding water to the baking dish to keep Classic Baked Apples moist
  • Serve warm with salted caramel, whipped cream, or ice cream. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.5mg