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A close-up shot of a warm baked apple on a white plate over the white marble cooktop, topped with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream. A spoon takes a bite, revealing the soft, spiced apple center paired with the crispy oat topping.

Baked Apples With Oats And Brown Sugar

Warm, tender apples filled with a sweet oat-cinnamon crumble, baked to perfection. A cozy, wholesome dessert with the perfect balance of soft and crunchy textures—simple to make, yet absolutely delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 304
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium apples
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cut into pieces

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Apple corer or spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
    A close-up shot of a preheated oven set to 350°F, with a greased glass baking dish placed on the white marble cooktop. The dish is ready to hold the apples as they bake to perfection."
  2. Wash and core the apples, leaving the bottom intact to hold the filling.
    A close-up shot of four fresh medium apples being washed under running water over the white marble cooktop. A small knife and corer are placed beside them, ready for coring and preparation.
  3. In a bowl, mix rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly.
    A close-up shot of a glass mixing bowl over the white marble cooktop, filled with rolled oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and pieces of unsalted butter. A fork is used to mix the ingredients until they form a crumbly, spiced topping.
  4. Stuff the oat mixture into the hollowed apples, pressing gently.
  5. Place the apples in the baking dish and add a few tablespoons of water to the bottom.
    A close-up shot of hollowed apples standing upright in a glass baking dish over the white marble cooktop. A spoon is gently pressing the oat and brown sugar mixture into each apple, ensuring they are evenly filled for a perfect bake.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until the apples are soft and the topping is golden.
    A close-up shot of the baking dish with stuffed apples over the white marble cooktop, with a few tablespoons of water added to the bottom. The water helps create moisture, ensuring the apples bake to a soft, tender texture.
  7. Let them cool slightly before serving with ice cream or yogurt.
  8. Enjoy warm for the best flavor!
    A close-up shot of a warm baked apple on a white plate over the white marble cooktop, topped with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream. A spoon takes a bite, revealing the soft, spiced apple center paired with the crispy oat topping.