Baked Apples Oat-Nut Crumble (Print Version)

Tender baked apples with a wholesome oat and nut crumble offering natural sweetness and warmth.

# Components:

→ Apples

01 - 4 medium apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Braeburn), cored

→ Crumble Topping

02 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
03 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
04 - 2 tablespoons almond flour or whole wheat flour
05 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar or coconut sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - Pinch of salt
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

→ Optional

11 - 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F.
02 - Wash and core apples, creating a cavity while keeping the base intact.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, almond flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir thoroughly.
04 - Add melted butter and applesauce to the dry mixture; mix until evenly moistened.
05 - Fold in raisins or dried cranberries if desired.
06 - Place apples upright in a baking dish and fill cavities with the crumble mixture.
07 - Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of water in the bottom of the dish to prevent sticking.
08 - Cover apples loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until apples soften and topping browns.
10 - Present warm, optionally accompanied by a spoonful of Greek yogurt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Lower sugar than most desserts
  • Nutritious and vegetarian-friendly
02 -
  • Contains nuts and dairy, but can be made nut-free and dairy-free
  • Pears work well in place of apples
03 -
  • Use different nuts or seeds to vary texture
  • Drizzle with maple syrup for extra flavor
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