Simple Baked Apples with Oatmeal

Simple Baked Apples with Oatmeal are the perfect autumn recipe-apples topped with a fruit and nut-filled oatmeal crisp topping. Make these for breakfast or dessert, perfect alone, with yogurt, or topped with ice cream!

Can you ever get enough of apple recipes? I think not! I’m always looking for new ways to make apple treats for my family like our apple cinnamon bread, French apple cake, or apple danish.

Like bananas, apples are generally so affordable and so versatile I always have them on hand. When I realize that I may have bought too many and they aren’t going to get all eaten raw before going bad I turn to my stash of apple recipes and get to baking! 

Why I love this recipe

These Baked Apples are so easy even my six-year-old can help prep them, and the taste is just delicious, like apple pie, so the whole family loves them! Enjoy them for a delicious breakfast or as a sweet treat in the evening.

One of my favorite things about this recipe is how easy it is to customize to your own taste. Don’t like almonds? Leave them out, or substitute your favorite nut. Nut allergy? Leave them out altogether!

The delicious base of the oatmeal crisp allows you to add as much or as little extra flavor as you prefer.

Ingredients

• apples
• old fashioned oats
• flour
• brown sugar
• baking soda
• salt
• cinnamon
• unsalted butter
• slivered almonds
• chopped walnuts
• dried cranberries
• vanilla extract

What are the best apples for baking?

When making baked apples with oatmeal, you’ll want to choose apples that hold their shape well during baking and offer a balance of sweetness and tartness.

Varieties like Gala, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Granny Smith apples, or Braeburn are excellent choices as they maintain their texture and provide a delightful contrast to the sweet oatmeal filling. Their firm flesh also prevents them from turning mushy when baked as well.

Varieties like Red Delicious and McIntosh are typically softer and more prone to breaking down when cooked, so they may not be the best choice for baked apples where you want the fruit to retain its form.

However, if you prefer a softer texture and don’t mind the apples breaking down a bit, feel free to experiment with any variety you enjoy!

Step by step

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Slice apples in half. Carve a tablespoon out of the center of the apple to remove the seeds and create a cavity.
3. Flip the apple over and cut a small amount of the curved surface to create a flat surface. Place in a baking dish.
4. In a medium bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix together.
5. Add three tablespoons of oat mixture to the cavity and top of the apples.
6. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake apples for 25 minutes, then uncover for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Variations

Play with this recipe and make it your own! Pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, and sunflower seeds are all great add-ins to the cinnamon oat mixture as well as raisins or other dried fruits.

Storage

Store leftover baked apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.

And if you like apple recipes you might also like these:

• French Apple Cake
• Cinnamon Apple Bread
• Apple Pie Roll Ups
• Cinnamon Apple Cake
• Cinnamon Apple Cake with Crackle Glaze from Shaken Together
• My Favorite Homemade Granola

If you’ve tried this recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

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