Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon are the ultimate cozy fall dessert. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting the perfect crispy oat topping. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Raspberry Vanilla Cream Crepes and Creamy Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice.
Why This Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy oat topping
- Warm apple cinnamon flavor
- Easy to make and better than takeout
What You'll Need for Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Apples
- Old-fashioned oats
- Brown sugar
- Chopped walnuts
- Cinnamon
- Ground cinnamon
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Optional: Ice cream
- Optional: Chopped pecans
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- Apples: Use firm, sweet apples like Jonagold, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp.
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How to Make Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
- Prepare Apples: Core apples and scoop out some of the flesh to make a well for the filling.
- Mix Filling: Combine oats, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Stuff Apples: Press the oat mixture into each apple, filling the well completely.
- Bake: Place apples in a baking dish, add water to the bottom, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
- : For a crisper topping, mix some oats with the filling and sprinkle the rest on top before baking.
- Common mistake and fix: If your apples are browning too quickly, tent them with aluminum foil.
- : For a sweeter dessert, drizzle some honey or maple syrup over the apples before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover apples in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the apples ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to bake.
Freezing Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
Freezing is not recommended for this recipe.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheating in the microwave may cause the apples to become mushy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a healthier option, use rolled oats instead of old-fashioned oats.
- Best substitution: Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.
- Make-ahead: See storage notes above.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
- Troubleshooting: If your apples are not softening, bake them longer or check if they were ripe enough.
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Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Apples
- Old-fashioned oats
- Brown sugar
- Chopped walnuts
- Cinnamon
Seasonings
- Ground cinnamon
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Ice cream
- Chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Core apples and scoop out some of the flesh to make a well for the filling.
- Mix Filling: Combine oats, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Stuff Apples: Press the oat mixture into each apple, filling the well completely.
- Bake: Place apples in a baking dish, add water to the bottom, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a healthier option, use rolled oats instead of old-fashioned oats.
- Best substitution: Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.
- Make-ahead: See storage notes above.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
- Troubleshooting: If your apples are not softening, bake them longer or check if they were ripe enough.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover apples in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freezing is not recommended for this recipe.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheating in the microwave may cause the apples to become mushy.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the apples ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to bake.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the apples ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to bake. However, the topping is best when fresh.
Overcooking can cause the apples to become mushy. Try reducing the baking time or checking if your apples were ripe enough.
Yes, you can make these apples in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes. However, the texture may not be the same as when baked in the oven.
Pecans or almonds can be used as a substitute for walnuts.
Freezing is not recommended for this recipe as it can cause the apples to become mushy and the topping to lose its crispiness.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
