
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a buttery oat crumble are the kind of dessert that makes your whole kitchen smell like autumn. The filling comes together with just rolled oats, cold butter, maple syrup, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon — no exotic or hard-to-source ingredients, and absolutely nothing derived from coconut hiding in the mix. That matters more than you'd think, since plenty of store-bought crumble mixes and baked fruit desserts sneak in coconut oil or desiccated coconut as a filler. Here, every component is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can serve this with total confidence. The apples are cored just deep enough to hold a generous mound of crumble, then baked until golden and fork-tender with a little water in the pan to keep things perfectly moist. A spoonful of fresh ricotta and a drizzle of honey on the side take it from cozy weeknight treat to something that genuinely feels special. It's the kind of simple, honest dessert that disappears fast no matter who's at the table.
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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.
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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