Baked Apples

Ingredients

• 2 large baking apples, such as Honeycrisp or Braeburn
• 1/3 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 apple cider or water
• 1/3 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce

Steps

1. 1

   1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Core each apple from the top, stopping about half an inch from the base to create a deep cavity without breaking through.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   3. Pack the oat mixture firmly into each apple cavity, mounding it slightly above the top.

4. 4

   4. Place the stuffed apples in a ceramic or baking dish and pour the cider into the bottom of the dish to prevent scorching.

5. 5

   5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the apples are tender when pierced with a knife and the oat tops are golden.

6. 6

   6. Let rest for 5 minutes, then drizzle generously with warmed caramel sauce and serve immediately.