Cinnamon Oat Baked Apples

These cinnamon oat baked apples are an easy and delicious fall dessert. Tender and juicy baked apples are topped with an oatmeal crumble with added pecans for crunch!

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Ingredients

½ cup old-fashioned oats
¼ cup chopped pecans , optional
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon , plus a pinch for the oats
4 medium Gala apples
3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter , melted
¼ cup water
Whipped cream or ice cream , optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a small bowl, stir together oats, a pinch of cinnamon, and pecans, if using. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake 4 to 6 minutes, or until golden and toasted. Remove and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
Rinse and core the apples, making sure not to cut through the bottom. You can use an apple corer or a paring knife. Scoop out any remaining seeds with a spoon.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat mixture with brown sugar, yogurt, melted butter, and remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Spoon mixture into the cavity of each apple. Place apples in an 8x8-inch baking dish. Pour water in the bottom of dish.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until tender but not mushy. Top with whipped cream or ice cream to serve.

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