The Coziest Baked Apple Recipe
Looking for a dessert that’s easy, elegant, and surprisingly budget-friendly? These Streusel-Stuffed Baked Apples are your answer! The magnificent aroma of warm apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg baking in a sweet cider bath is guaranteed to fill your home with the coziest scent and have everyone’s mouths watering. It’s the perfect comforting treat for any occasion.
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 45-60 minutes | YIELD: 10 servings
Ingredients
• 2 Tbsp / 30 ml coconut oil, melted
• 2 Tbsp / 30 ml pure maple syrup
• ½ cup / 120 ml whole wheat pastry flour
• ½ tsp / 2.5 ml ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp / 0.625 ml freshly grated nutmeg
• ¼ tsp / 1.25 ml baking soda
• Pinch sea salt
• ¾ cup / 180 ml old-fashioned rolled oats
• ¼ cup / 60 ml dried currants
• 1/3 cup / 80 ml chopped pecans
• 5 of your favorite baking apples, washed, halved and cored
• 2 cups / 480 ml unfiltered apple cider
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F / 190°C.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil and maple syrup.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat pastry flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Add this dry mixture to the wet and mix until just combined.
4. Fold in the rolled oats, dried currants, and chopped pecans to create the streusel topping.
5. Arrange the cored apple halves, cut side up, in a single layer in a baking dish large enough to hold them comfortably.
6. Generously stuff the core cavity of each apple half with the streusel mixture. Pour the apple cider into the bottom of the dish, around the apples.
7. Cover the dish and bake for 30 minutes, basting the apples with the cider from the pan from time to time.
8. Uncover the dish and continue baking for another 15-30 minutes, basting occasionally, until the apples are tender but not mushy.
9. Serve the apples warm, drizzled with the delicious cider sauce from the pan.
Nutritional Information
• Per serving (½ apple each)Calories: 189 | Total Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Protein: 2 g | Carbs: 27 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sodium: 11 mg | Cholesterol: 0 mg
Pro Tips
• For the best texture, choose firm baking apples like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Gala, or Granny Smith. They hold their shape well and won’t turn to mush.
• Serve these warm apples with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream or a dollop of coconut cream for an extra decadent dessert.
• You can prepare the streusel filling a day in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge to save on prep time.
• Feel free to swap the pecans for walnuts or slivered almonds, and the currants for raisins or chopped dried cranberries for a different twist.
FAQ
Q: Is this baked apple recipe vegan
A: Yes, this recipe is 100% vegan as written. It uses plant-based ingredients like coconut oil and maple syrup, making it completely free of dairy, eggs, and other animal products.
Q: How can I make these baked apples gluten-free
A: To make this recipe gluten-free, simply swap the whole wheat pastry flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Also, ensure you use certified gluten-free rolled oats to avoid any cross-contamination.
Q: Can I make this recipe nut-free
A: Absolutely. For a nut-free version, omit the pecans from the streusel filling. You can add extra rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds to replace the crunch.
Q: What are the best apples for a vegetarian baked apple recipe
A: Firm, crisp apples are best as they hold their shape during baking. For this vegetarian recipe, we recommend Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Gala, or Granny Smith for a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavor and a tender, not mushy, texture.
