Baked Apples with Oat Crumble (Print Version)

Tender baked apples with a wholesome oat and nut crumble, naturally sweetened for a comforting 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Wash and core the apples, creating a cavity for the filling while keeping the bottom intact.
03 - Combine oats, chopped nuts, almond or whole wheat flour, brown or coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.
04 - Incorporate melted butter and applesauce into the dry mixture, stirring until the crumble mixture is uniformly moistened.
05 - If desired, fold in raisins or dried cranberries into the crumble mixture.
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 to prevent sticking.
08 - Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
10 - Serve warm, plain or accompanied by a dollop of Greek yogurt or preferred topping.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses less sugar for a naturally sweet treat
  • Easy to make for a cozy dessert
02 -
  • Contains nuts and dairy, but can be made nut-free or dairy-free
  • Adjust spices or swap apples for pears to customize
03 -
  • For vegan, use plant-based butter
  • Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or a scoop of vanilla yogurt
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