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Easy Baked Apples with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Crumble

Close-up of a perfectly cooked baked apple topped with a rich, brown sugar and oat crumble filling.
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Make tender, spiced baked apples filled with a simple brown sugar and oatmeal crumble. This is a comforting fall dessert that is easy to prepare in the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large baking 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 all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 about a half-inch border at the bottom so the filling stays contained. Do not cut all the way through the bottom.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour.
  4. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Place the cored apples in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the crumble mixture evenly into the center cavity of each apple. Gently press the filling down.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the baking dish around the apples. This creates steam to help the apples soften.
  7. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Baking time depends on the size and type of apple you use.
  8. Carefully remove the dish from the oven. Let the apples cool slightly before serving.
  9. Serve warm, perhaps drizzled with a little lemon juice or topped with vanilla ice cream or yogurt.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the water with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup when pouring into the baking dish.
  • If you prefer a softer apple, cover the baking dish loosely with foil for the first 20 minutes of baking.
  • You can substitute pecans or walnuts for some of the oats in the crumble mixture for added crunch.

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