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Grab fresh apples, scoop out the middle, and pack them with a cozy oatmeal-cinnamon mix. Once baked soft, pour over a creamy vanilla sauce for a dessert everyone loves. It smells amazing too!

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Updated on Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:53:44 GMT
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Holiday magic becomes real when those spicy aromas drift through every room. My snug apple treats stuffed with cinnamony oats and drizzled with smooth vanilla sauce bring together all the best parts of the cooler seasons. Everyone will rush to the table, can't wait to dig into this little piece of heaven.

Absolute Bliss

Every soft apple comes packed with spicy oat filling that just dissolves as you eat it. Pour my rich vanilla sauce on top and it's something truly special. It's like wrapping yourself in a cozy blanket when it's freezing outside - perfect for those festive family gatherings.

What You'll Need

  • 6 large baking apples: Try Granny Smith or Honeycrisp as they don't fall apart during cooking
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats: They create that wonderful chunky texture
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar: Make sure it's firmly packed for that deep sweetness
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar: Gives the perfect sweet balance
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon: The heart of our flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg: Just a touch for extra warmth
  • A pinch of salt: Makes all the sweet tastes pop
  • 6 tbsp salted butter: Adds that irresistible richness

Cooking Steps

Prepare Your Fruit
Hollow out each apple creating room for the filling
Create Your Filling
Stir together butter, oats, both sugars, salt and spices until it looks crumbly
Stuff The Apples
Spoon your mixture into each hollow apple without packing too hard
Into The Oven
Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes until they're soft and golden brown
Finishing Touch
Serve while they're still warm with generous pours of custard
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Delightful Presentation

Drizzle that silky sauce over your hot apples and watch faces light up with joy. This treat tastes just like the holidays should. Enjoy it with your favorite people and let each sweet bite create new memories of the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Which apples should I use?

Go for firm types like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn. They bake up nice without falling apart.

→ Can I prep the vanilla sauce ahead?

You sure can! Make it up to 3 days early, keep it covered in the fridge, and warm it gently before pouring it over.

→ How do I know when my apples are ready?

Poke them with a fork—if the inside's soft but the shape is still intact, they’re perfect. The outside will wrinkle a bit, and the filling will be bubbly and golden.

→ Tips for hollowing out the apples?

Use a small, sharp knife to cut around the core, then scoop out the inside with a melon baller or grapefruit spoon. Make sure to leave sturdy walls!

→ Can I freeze the apples?

The filled apples freeze well (without sauce) for up to 2 months. Wrap them tightly. But fresh custard sauce is best—don’t freeze it.

Sweet Stuffed Apple

Tender baked apples stuffed with an oat-cinnamon filling, topped with creamy vanilla sauce. The ultimate fall comfort dish.

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
50 Minutes
Total Time
80 Minutes

Category: Sweet Kitchen

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Western

Yield: 6 Servings (6)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 6 big apples.
02 1/2 cup regular flour.
03 1 cup rolled oats, not instant.
04 1/3 cup white sugar.
05 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed tightly.
06 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
07 Pinch of kosher salt.
08 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg.
09 6 tablespoons cold salted butter, diced.
10 Cinnamon sticks for topping.
11 4 egg yolks.
12 1 teaspoon vanilla essence.
13 1/2 cup plain sugar.
14 1 cup full-fat milk.

Instructions

Step 01

Set the oven to 375°F. Cut the tops off the apples, scoop out the inside carefully, and leave the walls thick. Save about 1/2 cup of the scooped apple pieces.

Step 02

Stuff the apples with the mix until they're slightly overflowing. Bake them for 35–40 minutes, or until soft and browned on top.

Step 03

In a bowl, stir together the oats, flour, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add cubes of butter and mix until crumbly.

Step 04

To make the custard, whisk the yolks with the sugar until it becomes light and creamy.

Step 05

Warm up the milk gently until bubbles start forming at the sides. Quickly stir 2 tablespoons of it into the egg mixture.

Step 06

Pour the egg mixture into the same pan of milk. Stir over medium-low heat until the custard thickens, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 07

Take it off the heat, mix in the vanilla, and strain it through a fine sieve.

Step 08

Cool the baked apples for 15 minutes. Serve them warm with a drizzle of custard and a cinnamon stick on top.

Notes

  1. Make the custard ahead—it keeps for a few days in the fridge.
  2. Put plastic wrap directly on the custard to stop it from getting a skin.
  3. You’ll know the custard’s ready when it lightly coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Let the apples sit a bit before serving—they’ll be hot!

Tools You'll Need

  • A baking pan, around 9x13.
  • Some bowls for mixing.
  • A saucepan for heating.
  • A fine strainer.
  • A grapefruit spoon or melon scoop to help hollow the apples.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains milk and butter.
  • Has eggs.
  • Includes flour, so it’s not gluten-free.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 574
  • Total Fat: 19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 98 g
  • Protein: 8 g