Baked Apples Oat Crumble (Printable)

Tender baked apples topped with wholesome oat and nut crumble for a comforting, lightly sweetened treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apples

01 - 4 medium apples (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

# Method:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F.
02 - Wash and core the apples, ensuring the cavity remains intact at the bottom.
03 - Combine oats, nuts, almond flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl; stir thoroughly.
04 - Incorporate melted butter and applesauce into the dry mixture, mixing until uniformly moistened.
05 - If desired, fold in raisins or dried cranberries.
06 - Place apples upright in a baking dish and fill each cavity generously with the oat-nut mixture.
07 - Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of water into the bottom of the baking dish.
08 - Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and continue baking for 15 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden.
10 - Present warm, optionally with Greek yogurt or maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses less sugar but still delivers sweet flavor
  • Warm, satisfying dessert for cooler weather
02 -
  • Recipe contains nuts and dairy but can be adapted to be nut-free and dairy-free
  • Excellent with maple syrup or vanilla yogurt for serving
03 -
  • Try pears instead of apples for a tasty variation
  • Adjust spices to your taste for extra warmth
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