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Stuffed apples in a skillet with whipped cream and granola.
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Easy Baked Apples

These easy baked apples are filled with a yummy granola streusel. Top with a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate fall dessert!
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Total 1 hour 20 minutes
Fat 17
Carbs 53
Protein 4
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 4 large honey crisp apples
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and separated
  • 1 cup of your favorite granola
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF and core apples about half way with an apple core-er or a sharp spoon. Create a well on the top of each apple and place the apples in the baking dish.
  • Using a pastry brush, wipe each apple with melted butter and place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
    Sliced apples in a skillet on a white background.
  • While the apples are baking, place the remaining butter into a mixing bowl along with the granola, cinnamon, cardamom, salt and maple syrup. Mix the ingredients together until the granola is coated. Set aside.
    Granola in a white bowl with a spoon.
  • Remove the apples from the oven and add ¼ cup of the granola mixture into the middle of each apple. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for another 30-40 minutes or until the apples are softened.
    Stuffed apples in a cast iron skillet.
  • Remove the apples from the oven and uncover the apples. Let the rest for 10 minutes and then serve them with a nut butter drizzle or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Stuffed apples in a skillet with whipped cream and granola.

Tips & Notes

  • You can use whatever apples you have on hand.
  • When we say use your favorite granola, we mean it! Your baked apples will take on the flavors of the granola you choose.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 31g