Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon

Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon are the cozy, hearty side dish you need this winter. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting the perfect crispy exterior and soft, warm interior. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup with Chickpeas and Easy Spring Zucchini Basil Soup Recipe for Dinner.

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.

• 6 large apples
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
• Optional: Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
• Optional: Chopped pecans or additional walnuts
• Optional: Caramel sauce or honey

How to Make Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon

1. Prepare Apples: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Core apples and slice off the top of each apple to create a flat surface. Using an apple corer or melon baller, scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh, creating a bowl-like shape. Place apples in a baking dish.
2. Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and melted butter. Stir in vanilla extract and raisins (if using).
3. Stuff Apples: Stuff each apple with the oats mixture, pressing down gently to compact it. Pour apple cider or juice into the bottom of the baking dish.
4. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crispy. If the topping starts to brown too quickly, cover the apples loosely with aluminum foil.
5. Serve: Let apples cool for a few minutes, then serve with whipped cream, additional nuts, or caramel sauce (if desired).

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 refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Apples can be prepared and stuffed up to a day in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Freezing Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon

Freezing is not recommended for this dish.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven for 5 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: To prevent the apples from browning, sprinkle the cut sides with lemon juice before coring.
• Best substitution: Substitute the oats with crushed graham crackers or crushed cereal for a different texture.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead instructions.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the apples are not tender after 40 minutes, cover them loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

40 mins

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Total

55 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 6 large apples
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter, melted

Seasonings

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice

Optional Toppings

• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
• Chopped pecans or additional walnuts
• Caramel sauce or honey

Instructions

1. Prepare Apples: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Core apples and slice off the top of each apple to create a flat surface. Using an apple corer or melon baller, scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh, creating a bowl-like shape. Place apples in a baking dish.
2. Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and melted butter. Stir in vanilla extract and raisins (if using).
3. Stuff Apples: Stuff each apple with the oats mixture, pressing down gently to compact it. Pour apple cider or juice into the bottom of the baking dish.
4. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crispy. If the topping starts to brown too quickly, cover the apples loosely with aluminum foil.
5. Serve: Let apples cool for a few minutes, then serve with whipped cream, additional nuts, or caramel sauce (if desired).

Notes

• Chef tip: To prevent the apples from browning, sprinkle the cut sides with lemon juice before coring.
• Best substitution: Substitute the oats with crushed graham crackers or crushed cereal for a different texture.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead instructions.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the apples are not tender after 40 minutes, cover them loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freezing is not recommended for this dish.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven for 5 minutes.
• Make ahead: Apples can be prepared and stuffed up to a day in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 7g
• Carbs: 40g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 24g
• Sodium: 120mg
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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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!