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Easy Dessert Recipes: Warm Baked Apples with Cinnamon Oat Filling

These warm baked apples are filled with a buttery oat crumble and make the perfect easy dessert recipe for cozy fall evenings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked apple dessert, easy dessert recipes, fall dessert ideas, fruit desserts, healthy desserts, quick and easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 6 medium apples (such as Fuji or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash and core the apples, making a wide well in the center while leaving the bottom intact.
  3. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, oats, flour, and softened butter. Mix until crumbly.
  4. Stuff each apple with the oat mixture, pressing it down gently.
  5. Place the apples in a baking dish and pour hot water into the bottom of the dish.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 25-30 minutes or until the apples are tender and the tops are golden.
  7. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Choose firm apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp to hold their shape while baking. For added texture, toss in some chopped pecans or walnuts into the oat mixture.