5 from 20 votes
Stuffed Baked Apple Halves + Video
Stuffed Baked Apple Halves feature honeycrisp apples peeled and cored then sliced thinly within each half before baking with a cinnamon-butter glaze. This creates a tender, warmly spiced dessert topped with an oat-based streusel that adds a crisp texture contrast. The combination of sugar, cinnamon, oats, and butter forms a flavorful filling that softens the apples while providing a crumbly topping. Optionally served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for added richness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 2 mins
Total Time
1 hr 17 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
188 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
% 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.