Cinnamon Crusted Baked Apples
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Cinnamon Crusted Baked Apples—a dessert that’s as comforting as it is easy to prepare! Juicy Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples are cored and packed with a luxuriously spiced filling of brown sugar, rolled oats, chopped pecans or walnuts, and a touch of honey. The warm essence of ground cinnamon and nutmeg pairs beautifully with the buttery, crumbly topping, which turns golden brown as it bakes to perfection. Steamed in a bath of water for extra tenderness, these baked apples make a show-stopping treat that's ready in under an hour. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a dessert that’s irresistibly sweet and cozy. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a comforting weeknight indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Rolled oats
- 0.25 cups Chopped pecans or walnuts
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 cups Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash the apples and use a corer or a small knife to remove the cores, leaving about 1/2 inch of the bottom intact so the filling doesn't leak out.
In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, rolled oats, chopped pecans or walnuts, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Mix well.
Add the vanilla extract and honey to the mixture, and then cut the unsalted butter into small pieces. Incorporate the butter into the mixture using your fingers or a fork until it becomes crumbly.
Place the cored apples in a baking dish. Fill each apple cavity generously with the prepared filling, pressing down lightly to pack it in.
Pour the water into the baking dish, around the base of the apples. This will create steam and help the apples soften as they bake.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crisp.
Carefully remove the baked apples from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 71.1 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.2 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 196.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1213 mg | 26% | |
*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.
