Description
These Delightfully Baked Apples are a warm, comforting dessert perfect for any occasion. Halved apples are topped with a mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, oats, flour, and cinnamon, then baked to tender perfection. Serve them warm, optionally with a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat.
Ingredients
Apples
- 2 large apples, halved and cored
Topping
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp brown sugar, unpacked
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 4 tbsp quick oats
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to prepare for baking the apples evenly.
- Prepare Apples: Cut the apples in half and carefully remove the cores and seeds using a small paring knife or spoon, creating a hollow center for the filling.
- Make Filling: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, quick oats, and a pinch of cinnamon until well mixed to form the topping mixture.
- Top Apples: Spoon the prepared topping evenly over each apple half, ensuring the filling is nestled into the hollowed-out centers. Sprinkle a bit more cinnamon on top for extra flavor.
- Bake: Arrange the apple halves on a cookie sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Optionally, add a scoop of ice cream for a delightful contrast in temperature and texture.
Notes
- You can use either all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for the topping based on dietary preference.
- Quick oats provide a nice texture, but rolled oats can be used as an alternative.
- For a richer flavor, try adding a dash of nutmeg or using brown butter instead of regular melted butter.
- These baked apples are best enjoyed warm shortly after baking.
