Ontario Baked Apples
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with Ontario Baked Apples, a simple yet elegant dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of locally sourced Ontario apples like Cortland, Empire, or Honeycrisp. These tender baked apples are filled with a delightful mixture of rolled oats, brown sugar, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a touch of maple syrup for a hint of Canadian charm. Finished with optional nuts for added crunch and baked to golden perfection, this recipe is wonderfully versatile—serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate cozy treat. Ready in under an hour, Ontario Baked Apples are the perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and wholesome, making them ideal for a dinner party or a weeknight indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Ontario apples (e.g., Cortland, Empire, or Honeycrisp)
- 0.5 cup Rolled oats
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash and core the apples, creating a hollow center about 3/4 of the way down. Take care not to pierce through the bottom.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and chopped nuts (if using). Mix until evenly combined.
Stuff each apple with the oat mixture, pressing it firmly into the hollow centers.
Arrange the stuffed apples in a baking dish. Pour the water into the bottom of the dish to prevent sticking and to create steam during baking.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Carefully remove the apples from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1227 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.3 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.5 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1226 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.
