Description
This delicious baked apples recipe features tender, cored apples topped with a crunchy, spiced oat and walnut crumble. Enhanced by warming apple pie spice and a hint of brown sugar, the baked apples are perfectly complemented by a drizzle of coconut oil and served with creamy vanilla ice cream, creating a cozy and guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
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Topping
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons whole rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup crushed walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon Apple Pie Spice (or cinnamon)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup firm coconut oil
Apples
- 4 apples, cored and halved
- Melted coconut oil, for drizzling
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the apples evenly.
- Prepare the Topping. In a small bowl, mix together the rolled oats, almond flour, brown sugar, crushed walnuts, apple pie spice, and sea salt. Work in the firm coconut oil with your hands until the mixture becomes crumbly. If it feels too dry, add a few drizzles of water until it holds together slightly when pinched.
- Prepare Apples. Using a spoon, scoop out a bit of the center flesh of each apple half to create space for the topping. Place the apple halves in an ungreased baking dish large enough to fit them comfortably. Drizzle melted coconut oil over the apples and rub it all over to coat.
- Initial Bake. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake the apples for 10 minutes to start softening them.
- Add Topping and Finish Baking. Remove the foil and evenly spoon generous amounts of the oat and nut topping onto each apple half. Drizzle a bit more melted coconut oil on top of the topping. Return the apples to the oven and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes or until the apples are soft and the topping is crisp and golden.
- Cool and Serve. Allow the baked apples to cool slightly before serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect contrast of warm and cold flavors.
Notes
- Choose firm apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results as they hold their shape well during baking.
- If you prefer a sweeter dessert, feel free to increase the brown sugar slightly in the topping.
- The apple pie spice can be substituted with cinnamon or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a homemade touch.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free vanilla ice cream or omit the ice cream entirely.
- To make prep easier, the oat topping can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple half with topping and ice cream
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
