Baked apples are a delicious dessert that is perfect for cold evenings. They are warm, sweet, and comforting. This recipe is easy to make and will impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
To make baked apples, you will need the following ingredients:
6 medium-sized apples
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2: Prepare the Apples
Wash and dry the apples. Cut off the top of each apple and scoop out the core, making sure to leave the bottom intact. Place the apples in a baking dish.
Step 3: Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, rolled oats, chopped pecans, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Fill each apple with the mixture.
Step 4: Add Water and Bake
Pour the water into the baking dish around the apples. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the apples are tender and the filling is golden brown.
Step 5: Serve
Serve the baked apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition
One serving of baked apples (1 apple) contains approximately:
Calories: 275
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 33g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 167mg
Potassium: 237mg
Tips and Variations
You can use any type of apple for this recipe, but tart apples like Granny Smith work best.
If you don't like pecans, you can use walnuts or almonds instead.
You can add raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped dates to the filling for extra sweetness.
If you want to make this recipe healthier, you can use coconut oil instead of butter and maple syrup instead of brown sugar.
You can also make this recipe in a slow cooker. Place the filled apples in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
Conclusion
Baked apples are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to suit your tastes. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream and enjoy!
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