Julie Clark
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Baked Apples with Crumble
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Two of the best apple desserts in one! Baked Apples with Crumble have a cinnamon brown sugar oatmeal crumb topping baked on top. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Today we’re taking two of our favorite desserts…apple crumble and baked apples…and combining them into one easy dessert for fall.
These Baked Apples with Crumble make a special dessert that can easily be served individually for dinners and parties. They’re best served warm with ice cream and caramel sauce, of course.
You may also love our apple bread and apple turnovers with puff pastry!
About this Baked Apples with Crumble Recipe:
- Flavor: Have you ever had apple crisp? Or an apple pie with a streusel baked on top? That’s what this tastes like. You’ll get the full flavor of the apple filling, but also the nutty & buttery cinnamon streusel topping.
- Texture: With baked apples, I don’t love it if the skin is chewy. But with this recipe, the skin softened up nicely and the apple was tender. It paired well with the slightly crunchy oat topping.
What are the best apples for baked apples?
For this recipe, I used Honeycrisp apples. Jonagold, Winesap, Braeburn, Gala and Granny Smith are also great choices. Having an apple that is slightly tart will pair well with the sweet crumble topping on the apples.
How to Make Baked Apples with Crumble
- Make the crumble topping. This crumble recipe starts with browned butter, which really deepens and intensifies the flavor. Brown the butter, then add the rest of the crumble ingredients to the melted butter.
- Prepare the apples. Wash and dry the apples. Cut the apples in half with a paring knife, then use a spoon to carve out the core.
- Add the oat crumble. Sprinkle the apples with cinnamon and brown sugar, then stuff them with the crumble topping.
- Then bake. Cover the apples with foil first and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake the remainder of time. You want to bake the apples until they are soft.
How long does it take to bake an apple in the oven?
The exact timing will depend on how large the apples are, but plan for an additional 25-30 minutes of baking. Check the apples after 20 minutes and see how they are coming along.
Serve the baked apples with crumble with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle them with caramel. Serve them individually in cute little ramekins for an easy, small dessert.
Recipe Variations
- If you don’t like the idea of using a whole apple, peel the apples, then core and slice. Place the apple slices in a baking pan continue with the recipe, sprinkling the top of the slices with the crumble. The baked apple slices are a great substitute for the baked apple halves.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the top rather than caramel for a finishing touch. It’s delicious and gives such a rich fall flavor.
- Want something more in your crumble topping? Try cranberries, pecans, walnuts, raisins or other spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
- This recipe can be gluten free if you use all-purpose gluten free flour and gluten-free oats.
Storage Instructions
The baked apples with crumble are best served right away, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
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Baked Apples with Crumble
Two of the best apple desserts in one! Baked Apples with Crumble have a cinnamon brown sugar oatmeal topping baked inside. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Servings 8
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
For the Crumble Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 4 ounces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 grams
- ½ cup light brown sugar 100 grams
- ½ cup all-purpose flour 65 grams
- ¾ cup old fashioned rolled oats 88 grams
- ½ teaspoon allspice
For the Apples:
- 4 large Honeycrisp apples
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 grams
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar 28 grams
- ¾ cup hot water* 6 ounces
- caramel sauce & ice cream (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Spray a 12" cast iron pan or a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Make the Crumble Filling:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium low heat until its bubbly and a dark brown color.
- Pour the butter into a medium sized bowl and mix with the vanilla extract, ½ cup brown sugar, flour, oats, and allspice. Set aside.
Prepare the apples:
- Slice each apple in half and remove the stems. Using a spoon, scoop out the core of each apple.
- Pour the hot water into the bottom of your 9×13 pan and place the apples inside, with the cut side up.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cinnamon all across the apples. Then, stuff each apple half with the filling mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 25-30 minutes or until the apples are soft.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
Notes
*Use apple cider for an extra punch of flavor.
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 8 apple halves and one serving be half of a stuffed apple (no ice cream or caramel sauce). Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.9mg
I will try the baked apples as soon as the first local Honeycrisps show up. My grandmother made baked apples for me and we used to pour heavy cream over them. They are my comfort food.I make them for my grandchildren now. This recipe seems to combine apple crisp, also a family favorite, with baked apples to get the perfect Fall dessert. I’ll let you know how they come out. Thanks for sharing.