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Stuffed Baked Apples with Nutty Oat Filling and Caramel Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 55-80 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Delight in these warm, cozy stuffed baked apples, perfect for a comforting dessert. Honeycrisp apples are cored and filled with a cinnamon-spiced mixture of flour, sugars, oats, nuts, and chilled butter, then baked until tender with a golden crumbly topping. Served warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and buttery flavors with a tender yet slightly firm apple base.

Ingredients

Apples

  • 4 medium sized Honeycrisp apples

Filling

  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans or walnuts
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • 4 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cubed

For Serving

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed apples.
  2. Prepare Apples: Core each apple from the top, ensuring you leave the bottom intact to create a cavity. Use a small melon baller or spoon to scoop out some flesh to make space for the filling. Alternatively, you may halve the apples lengthwise and scoop out the core, forming a cavity in each half.
  3. Make Filling: In a bowl, mix together the flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, chopped pecans or walnuts, and old fashioned oats. Add the chilled cubed butter and use your fingers to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stuff Apples: Evenly divide the prepared filling mixture among the hollowed apples, pressing some of the filling lightly into the cavities.
  5. Prepare Baking Dish: Place the stuffed apples upright in a baking dish. Pour approximately one inch of water into the bottom of the dish to help keep the apples moist while baking.
  6. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. This initial covered baking steams the apples, softening them gently.
  7. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender yet still hold their shape. The exact time depends on the size of the apples.
  8. Serve: Serve the warm stuffed baked apples topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce for a delicious dessert experience.

Notes

  • Use firm, crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best results that hold shape during baking.
  • Chilling the butter before mixing helps create a crumbly, streusel-like topping.
  • Adjust baking times based on apple size and firmness preference.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the filling for extra warm spice notes.
  • This dessert can be prepared ahead by assembling and refrigerating before baking.
  • Leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40-65 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/stuffed-baked-apples-with-nutty-oat-filling-and-caramel-sauce-recipe/