
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a buttery oat crumble are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like autumn. The filling comes together with just rolled oats, cold butter, maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and fragrant Ceylon cinnamon — every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, which matters when you're navigating a paraben-free lifestyle and scrutinizing labels more carefully than most. Parabens can sneak into processed foods and flavoring blends, so building a dessert from whole, recognizable ingredients like fresh apples and pure maple syrup is a genuinely smart move. The apples are cored just enough to hold a generous mound of crumble, then baked until golden and soft with a little water in the pan to keep everything perfectly moist. A spoonful of fresh ricotta and a drizzle of honey on the side take it from cozy weeknight treat to something you'd proudly serve at a dinner party. It's simple, it's satisfying, and you know exactly what went into every bite.
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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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