Caramel Apple Cinnamon Surprise
Indulge in the sweet and cozy flavors of fall with this Caramel Apple Cinnamon Surprise, a dessert that combines the comforting warmth of baked apples with a decadent caramel drizzle. Perfectly hollowed Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples are filled with a spiced brown sugar blend and topped with a buttery oat streusel that bakes to golden perfection. The optional addition of crunchy pecans or walnuts adds a delightful texture, while a final drizzle of rich caramel sauce elevates this treat into pure indulgence. This recipe comes together in under an hour, making it an easy yet impressive dessert to serve at holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Bonus: Pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a swoon-worthy finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Large apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 4 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons Butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
- 0.5 cup Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 0.25 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Wash and core the apples, making sure not to cut all the way through the bottom. Leave about 1/4 inch at the base to hold the filling.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Divide the mixture evenly among the hollowed-out centers of the apples.
In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, and chopped pecans (if using). Add the cold butter cubes and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Spoon the streusel topping onto the apples, packing it gently on top of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Place the stuffed apples in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender but not mushy.
Remove from the oven and let the apples cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to serving plates.
Drizzle each baked apple generously with caramel sauce and add a few drops of vanilla extract for extra flavor, if desired.
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2058 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.5 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.2 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 225 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 330.6 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.4 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1552 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.
