Brown Sugar Baked Stuffed Apples
Dive into the cozy flavors of fall with these irresistible Brown Sugar Baked Stuffed Apples—a dessert that combines the natural sweetness of tender baked apples with a rich and crumbly filling of brown sugar, rolled oats, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy-to-make recipe, perfect for any occasion, features optional add-ins like crunchy walnuts and chewy raisins to elevate the texture and flavor. A hint of vanilla extract ties it all together, while a touch of butter ensures the filling is deliciously buttery and golden. As the apples bake in a water bath, they soften to perfection, creating a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth treat. Serve these baked apples warm, crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, for a comforting dessert that's destined to impress. Perfect for cozy nights, holiday gatherings, or when you're simply craving a taste of rustic indulgence, these stuffed apples are as satisfying as they are simple to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large baking apples (e.g., Honeycrisp, Granny Smith)
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Rolled oats
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 0.25 cup Raisins (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash and dry the apples. Using a paring knife or apple corer, carefully remove the cores from the apples, leaving about 1/2 inch of the bottom intact to hold the filling.
In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, chopped nuts (if using), raisins (if using), and vanilla extract. Mix until evenly distributed.
Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add them to the dry mixture. Use your fingers or a fork to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Place the cored apples in a baking dish and stuff each apple generously with the prepared filling, pressing it down gently as needed.
Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish to help steam the apples as they bake, ensuring they stay moist.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is golden and bubbling.
Carefully remove the baked apples from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1533 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 70.8 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.5 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.5 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1550 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
