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Mini Apple Crisp Baked Apple Halves Recipe

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Mini Apple Crisp Baked Apple Halves combine tender, baked apples with a buttery oat topping for a comforting and easy dessert. Stuffed with a cinnamon-spiced mixture of oats, brown sugar, and butter, these apples are baked until perfectly soft and topped with a crispy, golden crumble. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for a classic fall treat.

Ingredients

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For the Filling

  • 6 Tablespoons butter
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • ⅓ cup all purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup rolled oats
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 dash nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt

For the Apples

  • 4 large baking apples
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter: In a large ovenproof skillet, melt the butter completely to grease the pan and prepare for the filling.
  2. Make Filling Mixture: Pour the melted butter into a medium mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar, all purpose flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Stir until all ingredients are well combined into a cohesive filling.
  3. Prepare Apples: Wash the apples thoroughly. Cut each apple in half through the stem, then use a spoon, small knife, or melon baller to carefully scoop out and remove the core from each half, creating space for the filling.
  4. Place Apples in Skillet: Arrange the apple halves in the greased skillet with the skin side down. The skillet should already have the butter melted from step 1 to prevent sticking.
  5. Stuff the Apples: Spoon the oat and butter filling into each apple half, pressing lightly so it stays in place and fills the core cavity well.
  6. Add Water: Pour half a cup of water around the apples in the skillet to help steam the apples during baking and keep them moist.
  7. Bake Covered: Cover the skillet tightly and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes to start softening the apples.
  8. Bake Uncovered: Remove the cover and continue baking the apples for an additional 30 to 40 minutes. Bake until the apples are fork-tender but not mushy and the topping is golden and crisp.
  9. Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm. Optionally, pair with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel for an extra indulgent dessert experience.

Notes

  • Choose firm baking apples like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn for best texture that holds up during baking.
  • Adjust the cinnamon and nutmeg amounts to taste, or add a bit of ground ginger for extra warmth.
  • If you prefer a crisper topping, you can broil the apples for 2-3 minutes after baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • This dessert can be prepared in advance; assemble apples and filling, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking.
  • To make it gluten free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

Keywords: apple crisp, baked apples, fall dessert, oatmeal topping, cinnamon dessert, easy apple recipe, baked apple halves

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