Baked Apples Spiced Filling (Printable)

Tender baked apples filled with a spiced nut and oat mixture, perfect for a cozy treat.

# What You Need:

01 - 4 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or similar)

02 - 4 tablespoons rolled oats

03 - 3 tablespoons brown sugar

04 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans

05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

07 - Pinch of salt

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

09 - 1/2 cup apple juice or water

10 - Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

02 - Wash and core the apples, leaving the bottom intact to form a cavity for the filling.

03 - Combine rolled oats, brown sugar, chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt in a mixing bowl.

04 - Fill each apple cavity with the oat mixture and top with cubed butter.

05 - Place stuffed apples upright in a baking dish and pour apple juice or water into the dish's base.

06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until apples are tender but hold their shape.

07 - Serve warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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Takes less than 45 minutes from start to finish, with almost no active cooking time.
Tastes like comfort in a bowl—warm spices, buttery oats, and tender fruit that feels homemade without being fussy.
Works as dessert, breakfast, or an afternoon treat, and plays nicely with ice cream or whipped cream if you're feeling indulgent.

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Don't core the apples all the way through the bottom—leave a thick base so the filling doesn't leak out and the apple doesn't collapse.
Check apples around the 30-minute mark; cooking time varies depending on size and variety, and you want tender fruit, not a sad mushy mess.

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A light brush of honey or maple syrup over the top of each apple before baking adds an extra shine and subtle sweetness.
Don't skip the apple juice in the baking dish—it keeps the apples moist and the bottom of the baking dish won't scorch.