Description
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these wholesome cinnamon baked apples, a guilt-free dessert that captures the nostalgic aroma of a slow-baked pie. Featuring tender, oven-roasted fruit stuffed with a rustic oat, spice, and walnut mixture, this treat is naturally sweetened and packed with fiber. Perfect for a quick comfort food fix or a simple dinner party dessert, these apples come together with minimal effort and fill your kitchen with a divine scent.
Ingredients
4 large crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash the apples thoroughly and cut off the tops.
Use a spoon or corer to scoop out the center, creating a cavity while leaving the base intact.
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, chopped nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil.
Stir until the mixture is evenly moistened.
Place the hollowed apples in your baking dish.
Spoon the oat mixture firmly into the center of each apple.
Pour the hot water into the bottom of the dish to keep the apples moist.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the apples are soft and tender when pierced with a fork.
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds before serving.
Substitutions: If you prefer a nut-free version, swap the walnuts for sunflower seeds.
Serving Suggestion: Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a scoop of vanilla bean coconut milk ice cream for an extra creamy finish.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg