Baked Apples Oat Crumble (Printable View)

Tender baked apples filled with a wholesome oat and nut crumble for natural sweetness and warmth.

# What You Need:

→ Apples

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

→ Crumble Topping

02 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
03 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
04 - 2 tablespoons almond flour or whole wheat flour
05 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar or coconut sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - Pinch of salt
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

→ Optional

11 - 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Wash and core apples, creating a hollow center while keeping the base intact.
03 - In a mixing bowl, blend oats, chopped nuts, almond or whole wheat flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
04 - Incorporate melted butter and applesauce into the mixture, stirring until evenly moistened.
05 - Fold in raisins or dried cranberries if using.
06 - Place apples upright in a baking dish and fill each cavity generously with the oat-nut crumble.
07 - Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of water into the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking.
08 - Cover loosely with aluminum 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, optionally accompanied by Greek yogurt or plant-based alternatives.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses less sugar for a healthier treat
  • Perfect warm dessert on cooler days
02 -
  • Can be made vegan and nut-free easily
  • Check ingredient labels for allergens
03 -
  • Core apples leaving bottom intact so filling doesn't leak
  • Covering with foil keeps apples moist during first bake
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