Delightful Baked Stuffed Apples
Serves 9
Get ready to impress your taste buds with these baked apple delights! With a variety of apple colors and toppings, these treats are not only visually pleasing but also absolutely scrumptious. After indulging in the stuffed apples, try out the maple syrup and cinnamon-topped oatmeal filling for a delightful twist.
Nutritional Information
- 196 calories
- 4.6g fat
- 47g carbohydrates
- 6g fiber
- 6g sugar
- 2g protein
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of brown sugar together with 2 teaspoons of butter until the sugar has fully dissolved. Add 1 tsp cinnamon and mix well. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds. Feel free to use walnuts or almonds instead if you prefer.
- Spread the nut mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and place it in the freezer for about 30-45 minutes until it's chilled.
- Cut your 9 small apples in half and scoop out the core and most of the flesh.
- If you’d like, you can place a half-inch piece of shredded Brie cheese in the apple holes for an additional creamy texture. This step is optional.
- Spoon your chilled nut mixture into the hollowed-out apples, filling each half. Ensure the filling is evenly distributed by gently pressuring down on the apples.
- Place the filled apples on the baking sheet and pour 1/2 cup of boiling water into the bottom of the baking dish, ensuring the water does not touch the apples.
- Bake the apples for 30-45 minutes until they become tender and the filling turns golden.
- Once the apples have finished baking, remove the nut mixture from the freezer and break it up into small pieces. Add the nut pieces to the melted sugar-butter mixture in your saucepan, mixing until well combined.
- Spoon this nut and sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the baked apples.
- Allow the apples to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Bonus Side Recipe: Oatmeal-Stuffed Baked Apples
Ingredients: - 1 golden apple - 1/3 cup oats - 1/4 cup soy milk - 1 tsp cinnamon - 2 tbsp plant-based yogurt - 2 tbsp maple syrup - 4 walnuts
Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the apple in half and scoop out the core and most of the flesh, reserving the removed apple pieces. 2. In a bowl, combine the chopped apple pieces with 1/3 cup oats, 1/4 cup soy milk, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Spoon this mixture back into the hollowed-out apple halves. 3. Place the filled apple halves on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes or until the apples are tender and the filling is golden. 4. Remove the baked apples from the oven and let them cool for a bit. Top each half with a dollop of yogurt, some maple syrup, additional cinnamon, and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information for this recipe, with 2 oatmeal-stuffed apples, is approximately:
- Calories: 208
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Fat: 5.4g
- Fiber: 10g
- Sugar: 30g
This recipe offers a delightfully sweet and healthy twist, providing plenty of fiber and energy. Whatever time of day, treat yourself to this comforting dessert or nourishing morning treat.
