Stuffed Baked Apple Halves + Video
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Stuffed Baked Apple Halves + Video
Description
This recipe uses firm-fleshed apples like Honeycrisp, which hold their shape well during baking. The apples are first sliced thinly inside the halved fruit, then brushed with a cinnamon, butter, and sugar mixture, partially baked covered with foil until tender. After cooling, a streusel topping made from oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, flour, and salt is spooned over the fanned apple slices. Additional baking crisps the topping and deepens flavors.
The combination of tender baked apples with a lightly spiced, buttery oat topping offers a satisfying texture contrast between soft fruit and crumbly streusel. The gentle warmth from cinnamon complements the natural sweetness of the honeycrisp apples. Baking these in a glass or ceramic dish ensures even heat and ease of slicing for serving.
For serving, the baked apples can be enjoyed warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled caramel sauce which enhance the dessert’s richness and provide a creamy balance to the cinnamon-spiced fruit.
Firm-fleshed apples are important; Granny Smith apples may not hold up well. The recipe can be adapted to various oven-safe vessels including cast iron skillets or casserole dishes with good results.
Ingredients
- 2 large honeycrisp apples peeled, cored, and halved vertically (See Note 1)
- 4 tbsp brown sugar divided
- 2 1/2 tbsp butter melted and divided
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon divided
- 3 tbsp rolled oats NOT instant or quick cooking, old-fashioned
- 2 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream optional (See Note 2, low-fat
- 4 tbsp caramel sauce optional (See Note 2)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place the apple halves onto cutting board with the flat cut side down. Place chop sticks or wooden spoons above and below the apple. Starting at the outermost edges, cut 1/8” thick slices, cutting down to the chopstick or wooden spoon.
- Place apple halves cut sides down, in an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. (See Note 3) Combine 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush mixture evenly over each apple.
- Cover with foil and bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil. and continue baking for another 10 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove pan from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, oats, flour, and salt.
- Carefully fan open the apple halve slices and carefully spoon streusel evenly over apples. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn broiler to high (leave pan in oven) and broil apples 2 minutes. Serve with ice cream and optional caramel sauce.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji to maintain shape during baking; Granny Smith apples are less suitable.
- Optional toppings such as vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce enhance the dessert but are not necessary.
- Bake the apples in oven-safe glass, ceramic, cast iron, or enameled pans for even cooking.
- Allow apples to cool briefly after baking before adding the streusel topping for better texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1oz | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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