Tender baked apples topped with a crunchy oat and nut crumble, offering a warm, cozy dessert alternative.
# Components:
→ Apples
01 - 4 medium apples (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
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Set the oven temperature to 350°F.
02 - Wash and core each apple, preserving the base to create a cavity for filling.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, chopped nuts, almond flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
04 - Add melted butter and unsweetened applesauce to the dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
05 - Stir in raisins or dried cranberries if using.
06 - Place apples upright in a baking dish and fill each with the oat-nut crumble mixture.
07 - Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of water into the bottom of the dish to prevent sticking.
08 - Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
09 - Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
10 - Present warm, optionally topped with Greek yogurt or a drizzle of maple syrup.
