Baked Apples Oat Crumble (Printable Version)

Tender baked apples filled with a wholesome oat and nut crumble, providing natural sweetness and comforting flavors.

# Ingredient List:

→ Apples

01 - 4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Braeburn), cored

→ Crumble Topping

02 - ½ cup rolled oats
03 - ⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
04 - 2 tbsp almond flour or whole wheat flour
05 - 2 tbsp light brown sugar or coconut sugar
06 - ½ tsp ground cinnamon
07 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
08 - Pinch of salt
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
10 - 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce

→ Optional

11 - ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Wash and core apples, ensuring to create a cavity while keeping the base intact.
03 - Combine oats, nuts, almond flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
04 - Add melted butter and applesauce to the dry mixture and stir until evenly moistened.
05 - Fold in raisins or dried cranberries if using.
06 - Place apples upright in a baking dish and fill cavities generously with the oat-nut crumble.
07 - Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the dish to prevent sticking.
08 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and continue baking for 15 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
10 - Serve warm, alone or with a dollop of Greek yogurt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthier dessert with less sugar
  • Simple, comforting, and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Can be made vegan and nut-free with substitutions
  • Provides a satisfying dessert at only 220 calories per serving
03 -
  • Substitute pears for apples for a tasty twist
  • Add raisins or cranberries for extra sweetness
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