Baked Apples

Ingredients

• 2 large baking apples, such as Honeycrisp or Braeburn
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh apple cider or water

Steps

1. 1

   1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Core each apple from the top, stopping about half an inch from the base to create a deep cavity, then widen it slightly with a spoon.

2. 2

   2. Mix the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, and walnuts together in a small bowl until the mixture clumps together.

3. 3

   3. Pack the oat filling firmly into each apple cavity, mounding it slightly at the top.

4. 4

   4. Place the stuffed apples in a snug ceramic or baking dish and pour the cider into the base of the dish to keep the apples moist during baking.

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   5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the apples are tender when pierced with a knife and the oat topping is golden.

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   6. Let the apples rest for 5 minutes, then drizzle generously with warm caramel sauce before serving.