Cinnamon Baked Apples Recipe L Jessica In The Kitchen

I’ve never had baked apples before making these. I’ve always heard of them, seen them, and marvelled at them. Of course, baked apples into chips and baked pears but never baked apples. That’s of course all changed now. One bite into these warm, welcoming apples loaded with melty ice cream on top and warm caramel sauce pouring down let me know exactly what I had been missing. I’m 100% welcoming fall in with open hands with these babies. For more irresistible apple desserts, check out my apple cranberry crisp, vegan apple pie, and apple pie bars.

Why You’ll Love This Baked Apples Recipe

Soft and tender apples. You can see the colour transformation in these pictures from pre-baked to baked apples, and it’s also reflected in the taste. The apples become moist, soft, juicy and so tender once baked. Oat crisp filling. The oat crisp filling used in these baked cinnamon apples is my absolute favourite. Think of it like a quick granola. It remains crisp on the inside yet gets warm at the same time. Warm cinnamon flavour. The oat filling is spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, giving these that classic warm fall flavour.

Notes on Ingredients

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Apples – I like to use a combination of Gala or Honeycrisp and Granny Smith. Old fashioned oats – Steel cut oats and other varieties will result in a different texture. Flour – I used all purpose gluten free flour but einkorn/whole wheat flour will work too. Cinnamon & nutmeg – Add the classic warmth to these baked apples. Coconut sugar Sea salt Chopped pecans – An optional topping for additional texture. Coconut oil

How to Make Baked Cinnamon Apples

Here’s an overview of how to make this baked apples recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

Prepare the apples. Slice off the very tops of the apples then use a melon baller to scoop out the core and the seeds. Place upright in a baking dish. Make the filling. Combine the oats, flour, spices, sugar, and salt, along with the pecans if you’re adding them. Stir in the coconut oil to form a crumble texture that’s moist but not too crumbly. Add to the centre of the apples, packing tightly and leaving some on top. Bake. Bake for 35 minutes. Test the softness of the apple – the outside should be soft and wrinkled but the inside should be slightly crisp. Bake an extra 5 minutes if needed.

Tips for Success

Here are a few tips for making these baked cinnamon apples.

What are the best apples for baked apples? I used a mix of Gala and Granny Smith apples, but the Granny Smith apples are my absolutely favourite. The tartness paired with the sweet crisp stuffing go perfectly together. Don’t core the whole way through the apple. You want to remove the center of the apple but not cut all the way through, as the filling needs something to sit in. Cover the pecans. If you add the pecans, try to make sure that none of them are exposed on top of the apples as they will burn in the oven.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy these baked cinnamon apples warm from the oven, topped with your favourite vegan ice cream and caramel sauce. If you want a yummy caramel sauce to use, you can try my vegan caramel sauce. I kind of want to drink it straight from the jar, but somehow seem to manage to resist. It goes SO well with these baked apples.