Baked Apples Oat Crumble (Printable Version)

Tender baked apples filled with oat and nut crumble, delivering natural sweetness with a comforting texture.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apples

01 - 4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Braeburn), cored

→ Crumble Topping

02 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
03 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
04 - 2 tablespoons almond flour or whole wheat flour
05 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar or coconut sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - Pinch of salt
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

→ Optional

11 - 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - Wash and core the apples, creating a cavity without piercing the bottom.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, nuts, almond flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
04 - Stir in melted butter and applesauce until the mixture is evenly moistened.
05 - If desired, fold in raisins or dried cranberries.
06 - Arrange apples upright in a baking dish and stuff each cavity generously with the crumble mixture.
07 - Pour 2-3 tablespoons of water into the bottom of the dish to prevent sticking.
08 - Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and continue baking for 15 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
10 - Serve warm, optionally with a dollop of Greek yogurt or maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses less sugar for a naturally sweet treat
  • Warm and cozy dessert that's easy to make
02 -
  • Contains nuts and dairy, but easy to make nut-free or vegan
  • Pears work as a tasty variation instead of apples
03 -
  • Try adding a drizzle of maple syrup or vanilla yogurt for extra flavor
  • Adjust spices according to your taste preference
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