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Classic Whole Baked Apples

A close-up of a perfectly baked apple with a caramelized, brown sugar crumble filling, served on a white plate.
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Make tender whole baked apples filled with a simple mixture of oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon in your oven.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium firm apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
  2. Wash the apples. Use a melon baller or small spoon to carefully core the center of each apple, leaving the bottom intact so the filling stays inside. Do not cut all the way through the bottom.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Stuff the cavity of each apple with the oat mixture. Press the filling down gently.
  5. Place 2 or 3 small pieces of butter on top of the filling in each apple.
  6. Pour the 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  7. Place the stuffed apples into the dish.
  8. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Basting the apples with the pan juices halfway through baking helps keep them moist.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream.
  • If you prefer baked apple slices instead of whole apples, slice the apples thinly and toss them with the filling ingredients, then bake in a dish for 20 minutes.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute maple syrup for some of the brown sugar.

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