Baked Autumn Oatmeal Apples
The following recipe and photography was provided by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina.
These Baked Autumn Oatmeal Apples offer the essence of fall in every warm, spiced bite!
Cosmic Crisp apples from Heinen’s Produce Department are halved, hollowed, and filled with a cozy mixture of oats, brown sugar, pecans, and warm spices. As they bake, the apples become tender and caramelized, while the filling turns golden and crisp. A splash of lemon and water keeps the apples juicy, balanced, and helps reduce browning.
This recipe makes a deliciously wholesome dessert, a festive dish for brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat. Best of all, it’s easy to make and fills your kitchen with the comforting aromas of fall!
Serve these apples as they are, or take them over the top with a drizzle of maple syrup or a spoonful of vanilla ice cream for an extra-special touch. Either way, they’re sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a twist on a classic apple crisp. Warm and wholesome, cinnamon oatmeal and pecans are baked right into a fresh sweet apple. These cozy stuffed apples capture all the flavors of a classic fall dessert, but you can eat the bowl!
- It features fresh Cosmic Crisp apples from Heinen’s Produce Department. These apples are ideal for baking, with a firm texture that maintains a perfect level of moisture throughout the bake. Not only can you find these sweet Cosmic Crisp apples at Heinen’s, but you can also find all the simple pantry staples you need to make this delicious apple treat!
- It’s perfect for gatherings and reheats well. Naturally sweet and perfectly spiced, these Baked Autumn Oatmeal Apples are best served warm but can also be reheated the next day. Add a large spoonful of vanilla ice cream to enjoy your own oatmeal apple à la mode.
Baked Autumn Oatmeal Apples
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 Cosmic Crisp apples, cored and halved
- ½ cup Heinen’s old fashioned oats
- ½ cup Heinen’s light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup Heinen’s raw pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp. Heinen’s ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. Heinen’s ground cloves
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ cup Heinen’s butter, melted
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
- Scoop out the center of the apples so there is space for the oatmeal filling.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, raw pecans, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Stir well.
- Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Spoon the mixture into center of the prepared apples and place in the prepared baking dish. Fill the baking dish with the water and lemon juice.
- Bake uncovered for 50–60 minutes, until tender.
