Creamy Baked Apples with Oats
Creamy Baked Apples with Oats
Ingredients
For the Baked Apples
- 4 apples, large, such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala, cored
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Oat Filling
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped, optional
For Baking
- 1/2 cup hot water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Prepare the apples: Wash the apples thoroughly. Carefully cut a thin slice off the bottom of each apple to create a flat base, allowing them to stand steadily. Using an apple corer or a small paring knife, core each apple, making sure to leave about 1/2 inch of apple at the bottom so the filling doesn't fall through. Brush the insides of the cored apples with lemon juice to prevent browning. Place the prepared apples in a small baking dish.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Make the oat filling: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. If using, add the chopped pecans or walnuts. Mix all ingredients until they are well combined and form a cohesive, crumbly mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Fill the apples: Spoon the oat mixture evenly into the cored apples, gently pressing it down and mounding slightly on top. Ensure each apple is generously filled.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Prepare for baking: Carefully pour the hot water into the bottom of the baking dish, surrounding the apples. This creates steam, which helps to tenderize the apples and prevent them from drying out.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Bake the apples: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the filling is bubbly and golden brown. The exact baking time will depend on the size and variety of your apples.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Serve: Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Let the baked apples cool slightly before serving. They are delicious served warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of extra heavy cream.
⏱️ 5 min
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Creamy Baked Apples with Oats
Ingredients
For the Baked Apples
- 4 apples, large, such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala, cored
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Oat Filling
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped, optional
For Baking
- 1/2 cup hot water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Prepare the apples: Wash the apples thoroughly. Carefully cut a thin slice off the bottom of each apple to create a flat base, allowing them to stand steadily. Using an apple corer or a small paring knife, core each apple, making sure to leave about 1/2 inch of apple at the bottom so the filling doesn't fall through. Brush the insides of the cored apples with lemon juice to prevent browning. Place the prepared apples in a small baking dish.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Make the oat filling: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. If using, add the chopped pecans or walnuts. Mix all ingredients until they are well combined and form a cohesive, crumbly mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Fill the apples: Spoon the oat mixture evenly into the cored apples, gently pressing it down and mounding slightly on top. Ensure each apple is generously filled.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Prepare for baking: Carefully pour the hot water into the bottom of the baking dish, surrounding the apples. This creates steam, which helps to tenderize the apples and prevent them from drying out.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Bake the apples: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the filling is bubbly and golden brown. The exact baking time will depend on the size and variety of your apples.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Serve: Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Let the baked apples cool slightly before serving. They are delicious served warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of extra heavy cream.
⏱️ 5 min