Rice Free Stuffed Baked Apples with Oat Crumble
Warm, caramelized baked apples filled with a buttery oat crumble are the kind of dessert that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The combination of maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, and cold butter worked into rolled oats creates a topping that bakes up golden and slightly crisp while the apple beneath turns soft and jammy. Firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Braeburn hold their shape beautifully in the oven, so you get a gorgeous, intact apple rather than a collapsed mess. For anyone navigating a rice-free lifestyle, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every ingredient from the oat crumble to the maple glaze is completely free of rice or rice-derived components, with no hidden fillers to second-guess. A spoonful of fresh ricotta and a drizzle of honey alongside take it from simple weeknight treat to something that feels genuinely special. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well for a casual family dinner as it does for entertaining, and it comes together with minimal fuss.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!