Artificial Flavors Free Stuffed Baked Apples with Oat Crumble
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a buttery oat crumble are the kind of dessert that feels both nostalgic and genuinely special. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — firm baking apples, rolled oats, real maple syrup, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon — so there's no guessing what's actually going into your dish. That matters more than people realize, because so many packaged desserts and flavored baking mixes sneak in artificial flavoring agents that have no business being in something this simple. The apples are cored and brushed with a maple-butter mixture before being packed with a crumble that you press together by hand, which means you control every single element from start to finish. A splash of water in the baking dish keeps things gently steamy so the fruit turns perfectly soft while the topping goes golden and set. Finished with a spoonful of fresh ricotta and a drizzle of honey, this is the kind of wholesome, unfussy dessert that proves you don't need anything artificial to make something truly craveable.
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4 servings
For the apples
- 4 large firm baking apples (such as honeycrisp or braeburn)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
For the crumble
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
For baking
- ¼ cup water
For serving
- ½ cup fresh ricotta, for serving (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a melon baller or small spoon, core each apple from the top, removing the seeds and creating a cavity about 1 inch wide and 1½ inches deep, leaving the base intact so the filling stays in place.
- 2
Stir together the 1 tbsp melted butter and 1 tbsp maple syrup in a small bowl. Brush the inside of each apple cavity and the cut top edges with the mixture.
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