Nutmeg Free Stuffed Baked Apples with Oat Crumble

Warm, caramelized baked apples stuffed with a buttery oat crumble are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like autumn. The crumble comes together with rolled oats, cold butter, maple syrup, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon — and that's genuinely all the spice you need. So many classic baked apple recipes lean heavily on nutmeg, which can be a real problem for anyone who reacts to it or simply wants to avoid it, but this one skips it entirely without sacrificing a single bit of warmth or depth. Ceylon cinnamon carries the flavor beautifully on its own, delivering that cozy, fragrant quality you'd expect from a proper fall dessert. The apples are cored and brushed with maple syrup and melted butter before baking, so every bite is tender, glossy, and deeply sweet. A spoonful of fresh ricotta and a drizzle of honey on the side take it somewhere almost fancy, though it's honestly just as satisfying eaten straight from the dish. This is the kind of simple, honest recipe you'll come back to every time the weather turns cool.

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