Maple Baked Apples Dessert (Printable Version)
Tender apples filled with oats, nuts, and maple, finished warm for a comforting fall treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Apples
01 - 4 medium baking apples, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
→ Filling
02 - 4 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
04 - 3 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - Pinch of salt
→ For Baking
10 - 1/2 cup apple cider or water
11 - Extra maple syrup, for drizzling (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - Core each apple, keeping the base intact to form a well. Arrange apples upright in a baking dish.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, dried fruit, softened butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until evenly mixed.
04 - Spoon the filling into the center of each apple, pressing gently to pack the mixture.
05 - Pour the apple cider or water around the apples in the bottom of the baking dish.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until apples are tender yet still hold their shape.
07 - Remove baked apples from oven and serve warm. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses simple pantry staples you likely already have
- Naturally gluten-free and easy to make vegetarian or dairy-free
- Perfect for beginner bakers and kids can help with prep
- Showcases the cozy flavors of fall with every bite
02 -
- Packed with fiber from apples and oats
- Easy to adapt for allergy-friendly diets
- Leftovers taste great for breakfast or dessert
03 -
- Always leave the apple base intact during coring, or the filling and juices may leak into the pan
- Quickly check for apple doneness by gently squeezing with tongs—they should yield with light pressure
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan before mixing to increase the filling's aroma and depth