Baked Apples Recipe
If your apples have been sitting in the fruit bowl so long they’re starting to judge your life choices – this recipe is for you.
Baked apples are warm, sweet, and smell like you’ve got your life together (even if you’re still in pajamas at 2 PM). You only need a few ingredients and one oven. No mixer. No blender. Just you and your apples.
What Are Baked Apples
Baked apples are whole apples stuffed with a mix of oats, spices, and sweeteners. They’re soft on the inside, a little crisp on top, and filled with flavor.
You bake them until they’re tender and bubbling. They work as a cozy dessert, a fancy breakfast, or a midnight snack you pretend is healthy.
What You Need to Know
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Nutrition (per serving): 210 calories, 6g fat, 39g carbs, 5g fiber, 26g sugar, 2g protein
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji work well)
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter, cut into 4 pieces
- ¼ cup apple juice or water (for the baking dish)
Kitchen Tools Needed for Baked Apples
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- Oven – for baking the apples
- Baking dish – to hold the apples and juice
- Knife – to core the apples
- Spoon – to scoop out apple cores and mix filling
- Mixing bowl – to combine oats, sugar, spices, and nuts
- Measuring cups and spoons – for accurate ingredient amounts
- Foil – to cover apples during the first half of baking
Optional:
- Peeler – if you prefer peeled apples (most people leave the skin on)
How to Bake Apples
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and core each apple. Don’t cut all the way through – leave about half an inch at the bottom.
- Mix oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and nuts in a small bowl.
- Fill each apple with the oat mixture. Pack it in firmly.
- Place a small piece of butter on top of the filling in each apple.
- Set the apples in a baking dish. Pour the juice or water into the bottom.
- Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 20 more minutes.
- Apples should be soft but not collapsing. Let cool slightly before serving.
Serving Tips
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Serve warm or cold.
- Great with plain yogurt for breakfast.
Storage
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute or bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Why You’ll Love It
- Uses simple ingredients
- Smells amazing while baking
- Easy cleanup
- Feels fancy but takes less than an hour
- Your kitchen will smell like a cinnamon-scented candle shop
Ever made dessert that looked like effort but took almost none? Now you have.
Baked Apples
Warm, cinnamon-spiced baked apples with a buttery, caramelized filling, soft, sweet, and cozy in every bite. Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort dessert!
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tbsp butter, cut into 4 pieces
- ¼ cup apple juice or water (for the baking dish)
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and core apples, leaving ½ inch at the bottom.
Filling:
- Mix oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and nuts in a bowl.
- Stuff apples firmly with mixture. Top each with a small butter piece.
Bake:
- Place apples in a dish with juice/water at the bottom.
- Cover with foil; bake 20 mins. Uncover, bake 20 more mins.
- Ready when soft but holding shape. Cool slightly & enjoy!
Tip: Great with vanilla ice cream! 🍏✨
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 210Total Fat: 6gCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 5gSugar: 26gProtein: 2g
