Baked Apples

Fall isn’t complete without Baked Apples! Each apple is filled with a mixture of oats, pecans, brown sugar, and fall spices. A maple cider mixture is drizzled over the top for added flavor.

Baked Apples

I’ll pretty much eat apples any way I can get them. Apple cobbler, apple slab pie, apple fritters, and apple scones are a few examples of some of my favorite ways to enjoy apples.

But today’s baked apples are my latest obsession. They are so good you guys!

Perfectly baked, stuffed with a deliciously sweet filling, and drizzled with maple cider. What more could you ask for in an apple dessert?

This recipe is super easy to put together and the apples taste best when served warm so you can enjoy them right away. They’re also super tasty with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.

What are the best apples for baked apples?

I find that Honey Crisp or Granny Smith apples work best for baked apples. They both have a balanced sweet and tart profile. And they hold up well once cooked.

How to make baked apples?

Step 1: Hollow out the apples

First, you need to slice a very thin piece off the bottom of the apple. I’m talking about the blossom end. Just trim off a sliver so the apple sits flat.

Then slice a small sliver off the top of the apple, the end with the stem, and use a melon baller to scoop out the core. Be careful not to cut all the way through the bottom.

You don’t necessarily have to trim a sliver off the top but I think they look nicer once baked.

Step 2: Prepare the filling

Combine pecans, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and softened butter. Use a fork to work the mixture together until the butter is evenly coated over the oats and pecans.

Step 3: Stuff the apples

Spoon the filling into the cavity of the apples. Really press it in and then mound it up over the top.

Step 4: Bake the apples

Pour a mixture of equal parts maple syrup and apple cider in the bottom of an 8×8-inch pan and set the apples inside.

Bake them for about 30 minutes. I like to baste the apples every 10 minutes or so with the liquid from the bottom of the pan.

The baked apples should be firm but tender enough to insert a skewer with little resistance.

Transfer the apples to a serving platter and drizzle them with the remaining liquid from the pan.

Helpful tools

• Melon Baller
• Baking Pan

More apple recipes you’ll love

• Apple Cranberry Pie
• Apple Streusel Bars
• Apple Spice Cupcakes

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Baked Apples

Fall isn’t complete without Baked Apples! Each apple is filled with a mixture of oats, pecans, brown sugar, and fall spices. A maple cider mixture is drizzled over the top for added flavor.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword baked apples recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Yields 4 apples

Calories 390 kcal

Author Jen Sobjack

Ingredients

US Cups - Metric

• 4 large apples about 6 ounces each
• 5 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
• 1/3 cup apple cider
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and Preheat to 375°F.

2. Shave a thin slice off the bottom (blossom end) of the apples so they sit flat. Shave another thin slice off the top (stem end) and use a melon baller or small measuring spoon to remove 1 and 1/2-inch diameter core, being careful not to cut through the bottom of the apple.

3. In a small bowl, combine the oats, pecans, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and butter. Spoon the filling inside the cavity, mounding excess filling over the top.

4. Place the apples in an 8-inch baking pan. Add the maple syrup and cider to the bottom of the pan. 

5. Bake for 30 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the apples meets little resistance, basting every 10 minutes with the cider mixture in the bottom of the pan.

6. Transfer to a serving platter. Pour remaining cider mixture over the apples and serve. 

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Recipe Notes

Adapted from America's Test Kitchen's subscription site.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Apples

Amount Per Serving (1 apple)

Calories 390 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18g 28%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 22mg 7%

Sodium 81mg 3%

Potassium 354mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%

Dietary Fiber 6g 24%

Sugars 46g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 7.2%

Vitamin C 10.1%

Calcium 6.4%

Iron 4.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional values here on my recipes should be used as a general guide only. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the values shown are just an estimate.