Description
This delicious baked apples recipe features tender honeycrisp apples topped with a crunchy oatmeal crumble made from rolled oats, oat flour, coconut sugar, and coconut oil. Baked until warm and soft, these apples are perfect served with vanilla ice cream for a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
Apples
- 2 large apples, honeycrisp
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Oatmeal Crumble Topping
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp coconut oil or vegan butter
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the apples with the crumble topping.
- Prepare Apples: Slice the apples in half and carefully spoon out the centers to remove the seeds, creating a cavity.
- Arrange Apples: Pour the hot water into an 8 x 8 inch baking dish, then place the apple halves skin side down in the dish.
- Season Apples: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon evenly over each apple half for flavor.
- Make Crumble Topping: In a bowl, combine rolled oats, oat flour, 1/4 cup coconut sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Use your hands to work in the coconut oil or vegan butter until the mixture forms a crumbly texture.
- Top Apples: Press the crumble mixture evenly over the tops of the apples. Pour any leftover crumble into the pan around the apples for a delicious baked oatmeal effect.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes, allowing the apples to cook through while keeping moisture in.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until the apples are softened and the crumble is golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the baked apples warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream for a comforting dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute honeycrisp apples with Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith apples depending on your preference for sweetness or tartness.
- For a richer crumble, swap coconut oil with vegan butter or regular butter if not vegan.
- If oat flour is unavailable, you can blend rolled oats into a fine powder to make your own.
- Be careful not to overbake apples; they should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Leftover crumble baked in the pan turns into a delicious oatmeal that can be enjoyed alongside the apples.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
