Baked Apples Oat Crumble (Printable)

Warm baked apples topped with a wholesome oat and nut crumble for natural sweetness and comfort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apples

01 - 4 medium apples (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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F and allow it to heat fully.
02 - Wash and core each apple, creating a hollow center while keeping the base intact.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, almond or whole wheat flour, brown or coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
04 - Stir melted butter and applesauce into the dry mixture until evenly moistened.
05 - Fold in raisins or dried cranberries if desired.
06 - Place apples upright in a baking dish and fill each cavity generously with the oat-nut mixture.
07 - Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of water into the bottom of the dish to prevent sticking, then cover loosely with foil.
08 - Bake covered for 20 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden.
10 - Serve warm, optionally topped with Greek yogurt or maple syrup.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses wholesome ingredients for a healthier treat
  • Easy to customize with favorite fruits and nuts
02 -
  • Recipe contains nuts and dairy but can easily be adapted to be nut-free or vegan
  • Always check ingredient labels for allergens if serving to guests
03 -
  • Try pears in place of apples for a tasty variation
  • Add a drizzle of maple syrup or a scoop of vanilla yogurt for extra flavor
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