Citrus Free Stuffed Baked Apples with Oat Crumble

Warm, tender baked apples filled with a buttery oat crumble are the kind of dessert that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible — and this version is completely free of citrus in every step. No orange zest, no lemon juice, no hidden citrus extracts anywhere in the ingredient list, which makes it a genuinely stress-free treat for anyone who needs to avoid that family of flavors. The natural sweetness of Honeycrisp or Braeburn apples does all the heavy lifting here, deepened by maple syrup and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon in the crumble topping. Working cold butter into the oats with your fingertips gives the filling that perfect clumpy, golden texture once it comes out of the oven — rustic and satisfying in the best way. A spoonful of fresh ricotta and a drizzle of honey alongside take it somewhere almost elegant, though the apples are honestly wonderful on their own too. This is the kind of simple, wholesome dessert that feels special enough for company but easy enough for a quiet weeknight.

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