Classic Stuffed Baked Apples with Cinnamon Oat Filling
Make these simple, tender baked apples stuffed with a comforting cinnamon, brown sugar, and oat mixture. This recipe delivers classic fall flavor easily.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium baking apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Wash the apples. Use a small spoon or melon baller to carefully core the center of each apple, leaving about a half-inch of apple flesh around the bottom and sides. Do not cut all the way through the bottom.
- In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
- Divide the oat mixture evenly and spoon it into the hollowed center of each apple. Gently press the filling down.
- Place 2-3 small pieces of butter on top of the filling in each apple.
- Pour the 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This creates steam to keep the apples moist.
- Place the stuffed apples into the baking dish.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the topping is golden brown.
- Carefully remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Serve these warm baked apples with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for a richer dessert.
- If you prefer a softer apple, you can peel the apples before coring them.
- For a healthier option, reduce the brown sugar to 2 tablespoons and use maple syrup instead of butter on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 25