Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon are crispy, golden, and bursting with warm spices. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to preventing soggy apples is to pre-cook them. This cozy fall dessert is better than takeout and ready in just 30 minutes. Jump to Recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Pecan Apple Crisp Coffee Cake Recipe for Breakfast and Classic Homemade Green Bean Casserole Recipe for Dinner.
Why This Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy, golden apple skin
- Warm, gooey oat filling
- Perfect for fall gatherings
- Easy to make and impressive
What You'll Need for Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Apples
- Old-fashioned oats
- Brown sugar
- Chopped walnuts
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Optional: Vanilla ice cream
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Optional: Chopped pecans
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Apples: Use firm, sweet apples like Jonagold, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
- Prepare apples: Preheat oven to 375°F. Core apples and slice off the top to create a flat surface. Scoop out some of the apple flesh to make room for the filling.
- Mix filling: In a bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- Stuff apples: Stuff each apple with the oat mixture, pressing down gently.
- Bake: Place apples in a baking dish, pour 1/4 cup water into the dish, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until apples are tender and filling is golden.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
- Common mistake and fix: To prevent soggy apples, pre-cook them for 10 minutes before stuffing and baking.
- Pro tip: For extra crunch, sprinkle some chopped pecans on top before baking.
- Pro tip: To make ahead, prepare apples and filling, then store separately in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Assemble and bake just before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Apples and filling can be prepared a day ahead.
Freezing Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
Freezing not recommended for best texture.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheating in the microwave may cause apples to become mushy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Best substitution: Replace walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
- Troubleshooting: If apples are still firm after baking, cook them for a few more minutes or until a fork easily pierces them.
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Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Apples
- Old-fashioned oats
- Brown sugar
- Chopped walnuts
- Ground cinnamon
Seasonings
- Ground cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
Optional Toppings
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare apples: Preheat oven to 375°F. Core apples and slice off the top to create a flat surface. Scoop out some of the apple flesh to make room for the filling.
- Mix filling: In a bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- Stuff apples: Stuff each apple with the oat mixture, pressing down gently.
- Bake: Place apples in a baking dish, pour 1/4 cup water into the dish, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until apples are tender and filling is golden.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Best substitution: Replace walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
- Troubleshooting: If apples are still firm after baking, cook them for a few more minutes or until a fork easily pierces them.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freezing not recommended for best texture.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheating in the microwave may cause apples to become mushy.
- Make ahead: Apples and filling can be prepared a day ahead.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbs: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the apples and filling a day ahead. Assemble and bake just before serving.
Cook them for a few more minutes or until a fork easily pierces them.
Freezing is not recommended for best texture.
Pecans or almonds make a great substitute.
No, baking in the oven is the best method for this recipe.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
