Warm Baked Apples Stuffed With Oats, Nuts, and Cinnamon
Cozy and comforting, these baked apples are filled with a spiced oat-nut mixture and baked until tender. A perfect autumn dessert for weekend nights.
Equipment
- Apple corer or paring knife
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish (8x8 or similar)
- Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- Spoon for stuffing
- Foil or baking lid
Ingredients
For the Apples:
- 4 medium apples cored (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons raisins or chopped dried cranberries optional
For Baking:
- 1/2 cup apple cider or water
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2: Core the Apples
- Use a corer or knife to remove the core, leaving the bottom intact.
Step 3: Brush with Lemon Juice
- Coat the inside of apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Step 4: Make the Filling
- Mix oats, nuts, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and melted butter. Add dried fruit if using.
Step 5: Stuff the Apples
- Spoon filling into apples, slightly overfilling as it will settle.
Step 6: Add Liquid and Bake
- Place apples in a baking dish. Add cider or water to the bottom. Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until tender.
Step 7: Cool Slightly and Serve
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Optional: Top with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
Best served warm.
Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Try different fillings like maple pecans or orange cranberry for variety.