Halloween Baked Apples

Name: Halloween Baked Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 baking apples; 0.5 cup rolled oats; 0.25 cup chopped nuts; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; 0.5 tsp nutmeg; salt; 3 tbsp butter; raisins; dried cranberries; caramel drizzle

Halloween baking starts early around here 🎃✨ These baked apples are the perfect mix of cozy + spooky - the ultimate Halloween recipe to save for later. Core juicy baking apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, and fill them with a crumbly mix of rolled oats, chopped nuts, brown sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. As they bake, the apples turn tender, and the topping becomes golden and aromatic. Serve them warm with...

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Core apples and scoop out the center, leaving the bottom intact.

Step 3

Mix rolled oats, chopped nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl. Add melted butter and stir until crumbly.

Step 4

Stuff each apple with the crumble mixture.

Step 5

Place apples in a baking dish and add about ¼ cup of water to the bottom of the pan to keep them moist.

Step 6

Bake for 35–40 minutes until apples are tender and the topping is golden.

Step 7

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Use Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala apples for the best results.

Substitute coconut sugar for brown sugar if preferred.

Add raisins or dried cranberries to the crumble mixture for extra flavor.

Drizzle caramel over the baked apples for a sweeter finish.

Can I use a different type of apple?

Yes, you can use any firm baking apple like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala.

How do I prevent the apples from drying out?

Adding a splash of water to the bottom of the baking dish helps keep the apples moist.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Yes, substitute butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.

What toppings pair well with baked apples?

Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel drizzle are great options.

Can I prepare these apples ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the apples and store them in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Core apples and scoop out the center, leaving the bottom intact.

Step 3

Mix rolled oats, chopped nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl. Add melted butter and stir until crumbly.

Step 4

Stuff each apple with the crumble mixture.

Step 5

Place apples in a baking dish and add about ¼ cup of water to the bottom of the pan to keep them moist.

Step 6

Bake for 35–40 minutes until apples are tender and the topping is golden.

Step 7

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Use Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala apples for the best results.

Substitute coconut sugar for brown sugar if preferred.

Add raisins or dried cranberries to the crumble mixture for extra flavor.

Drizzle caramel over the baked apples for a sweeter finish.

Can I use a different type of apple?

Yes, you can use any firm baking apple like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala.

How do I prevent the apples from drying out?

Adding a splash of water to the bottom of the baking dish helps keep the apples moist.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Yes, substitute butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.

What toppings pair well with baked apples?

Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel drizzle are great options.

Can I prepare these apples ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the apples and store them in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

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