Tree Nut Free Stuffed Baked Apples with Oat Crumble

Warm, caramelized baked apples stuffed with a buttery oat crumble are the kind of dessert that makes your whole kitchen smell like a fall afternoon. Firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Braeburn hold their shape beautifully in the oven, so you get tender, jammy fruit without any mushiness. The crumble comes together with just rolled oats, cold butter, maple syrup, and a pinch of Ceylon cinnamon — no nuts required, and no sneaky nut-based fillers hiding in the topping. That's genuinely good news, because so many crumble and streusel recipes lean on almonds or pecans by default, making them a minefield for anyone avoiding tree nuts. Here, the oats do all the heavy lifting, clumping into a golden, satisfying topping that crackles at the edges and stays chewy in the center. 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.

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