These Baked Apples are tender, moist, and stuffed with a warm, crunchy yet soft, cinnamon oat crisp filling. Top with ice cream and caramel sauce for decadent yet simple fall dessert.
I’ve never had baked apples before making these. I’ve always heard of them, seen them, and marvelled at them. Of course, baked apples into chips and baked pears but never baked apples. That’s of course all changed now.
One bite into these warm, welcoming apples loaded with melty ice cream on top and warm caramel sauce pouring down let me know exactly what I had been missing. I’m 100% welcoming fall in with open hands with these babies.
For more irresistible apple desserts, check out my apple cranberry crisp , vegan apple pie , and apple pie bars.
Why You’ll Love This Baked Apples Recipe
- Soft and tender apples. You can see the colour transformation in these pictures from pre-baked to baked apples, and it’s also reflected in the taste. The apples become moist, soft, juicy and so tender once baked.
- Oat crisp filling. The oat crisp filling used in these baked cinnamon apples is my absolute favourite. Think of it like a quick granola. It remains crisp on the inside yet gets warm at the same time.
- Warm cinnamon flavour. The oat filling is spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, giving these that classic warm fall flavour.
Notes on Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below to find the measurements.
- Apples – I like to use a combination of Gala or Honeycrisp and Granny Smith.
- Old fashioned oats – Steel cut oats and other varieties will result in a different texture.
- Flour – I used all purpose gluten free flour but einkorn/whole wheat flour will work too.
- Cinnamon & nutmeg – Add the classic warmth to these baked apples.
- Coconut sugar
- Sea salt
- Chopped pecans – An optional topping for additional texture.
- Coconut oil
How to Make Baked Cinnamon Apples
Here’s an overview of how to make this baked apples recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
- Prepare the apples. Slice off the very tops of the apples then use a melon baller to scoop out the core and the seeds. Place upright in a baking dish.
- Make the filling. Combine the oats, flour, spices, sugar, and salt, along with the pecans if you’re adding them. Stir in the coconut oil to form a crumble texture that’s moist but not too crumbly. Add to the centre of the apples, packing tightly and leaving some on top.
- Bake. Bake for 35 minutes. Test the softness of the apple – the outside should be soft and wrinkled but the inside should be slightly crisp. Bake an extra 5 minutes if needed.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making these baked cinnamon apples.
- What are the best apples for baked apples? I used a mix of Gala and Granny Smith apples, but the Granny Smith apples are my absolutely favourite. The tartness paired with the sweet crisp stuffing go perfectly together.
- Don’t core the whole way through the apple. You want to remove the center of the apple but not cut all the way through, as the filling needs something to sit in.
- Cover the pecans. If you add the pecans, try to make sure that none of them are exposed on top of the apples as they will burn in the oven.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these baked cinnamon apples warm from the oven, topped with your favourite vegan ice cream and caramel sauce.
If you want a yummy caramel sauce to use, you can try my vegan caramel sauce . I kind of want to drink it straight from the jar, but somehow seem to manage to resist. It goes SO well with these baked apples.
More Apple Recipes To Try
- Apple Streusel Muffins
- Hot Spiced Apple Cider
- Apple Pie Overnight Oats
- Apple Pie Pancakes
Ingredients
- 5-6 apples , I like a mix of Gala/Honeycrisp and Granny Smith
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ½ cup all purpose gluten free flour mix , or einkorn/whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- pinch sea salt
- ¼ cup chopped pecans , optional
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
Instructions
Baked Apples Stuffed with Cinnamon Oat Crisp (Vegan)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare the apples by slicing off the very tops, then using a melon baller to scoop out the core, scooping out up to the seeds of the apple (scoop those out too). Set aside in a baking dish upright. Remember not to go right through, since the filling needs something to sit in.
- Mix the oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut sugar and salt. If using the pecans, you can stir them in now. Once combined, stir in the coconut oil until it becomes a crumble/crisp texture. You can use a fork or your hands to combine. You want it moist, not too crumbly, so you can pack it together between your fingers.
- Add the stuffing to the centre of the apples, packing tightly and leaving some on top too. If using pecans, ensure none of them are exposed on top else they’ll burn.
- Bake for 35 minutes in the oven. Remove from oven and test the softness of the apple – you want the outside to be soft and wrinkled, and the inside soft yet still crisp. You can bake for an extra 5 minutes if you want them even softer.
- The apples will be very hot. Remove carefully and top with ice cream and homemade vegan caramel sauce , if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Baked Apples Stuffed with Cinnamon Oat Crisp (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 5-6 apples I like a mix of Gala/Honeycrisp and Granny Smith
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ½ cup all purpose gluten free flour mix or einkorn/whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- pinch sea salt
- ¼ cup chopped pecans optional
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
Instructions
Baked Apples Stuffed with Cinnamon Oat Crisp (Vegan)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare the apples by slicing off the very tops, then using a melon baller to scoop out the core, scooping out up to the seeds of the apple (scoop those out too). Set aside in a baking dish upright. Remember not to go right through, since the filling needs something to sit in.
- Mix the oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut sugar and salt. If using the pecans, you can stir them in now. Once combined, stir in the coconut oil until it becomes a crumble/crisp texture. You can use a fork or your hands to combine. You want it moist, not too crumbly, so you can pack it together between your fingers.
- Add the stuffing to the centre of the apples, packing tightly and leaving some on top too. If using pecans, ensure none of them are exposed on top else they’ll burn.
- Bake for 35 minutes in the oven. Remove from oven and test the softness of the apple - you want the outside to be soft and wrinkled, and the inside soft yet still crisp. You can bake for an extra 5 minutes if you want them even softer.
- The apples will be very hot. Remove carefully and top with ice cream and homemade vegan caramel sauce , if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Happy Fall!! Here are 10 Favourite Vegan Pumpkin Recipes to Celebrate Fall right! They range from breakfasts to dinners to desserts and are all gluten free!
HAPPY FALL!! Can you tell I’ve been waiting for weeks to say this?! It’s finally the first day of fall. The season of all things sweater weather, comforting warm drinks and all things PUMPKIN!!
No really, I have been waiting to share everything pumpkin related with you. You might know that I share pumpkin randomly throughout the year on Jessica in the Kitchen, but I really get into it once fall hits. That’s one of the reasons I knew I had to do this roundup to celebrate the very first day of fall. Pumpkin is such a versatile ingredient. It can be enjoyed sweet, savoury, and in everything from breakfast to dinner to dessert in a wide variety of uses.
Pumpkin is king. I grabbed a vegan pumpkin spice latte before this to get me 100% in the mood to share my 10 favourite vegan pumpkin recipes with you. These range across all types of meals, and all kinds of ways, to ensure you get to try pumpkin in so many different ways this fall season. Enjoy, friends! P.S. These recipes are all also gluten free!
1.Pumpkin Pie
2.Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
Have you tried overnight oats yet?! Whether you have or haven’t, you need to try this one!! Such yummy pumpkin flavour, it’s creamy and so delicious!!
3.Mom’s Pumpkin Soup Recipe
This is my mom’s family favourite and popular pumpkin soup recipe that I know you’ll love!! It has a kick of spice, it beautifully blended and made with love!
4.Overnight French Toast Casserole
This Overnight French Toast Casserole is just screaming brunch! I love making it on special weekends and definitely for Thanksgiving and Christmas breakfast. The pumpkin adds insane flavour, creaminess and a beautiful colour to it. You need to try this!!
5.Pumpkin Waffles
These waffles are so crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside! I love topping mine with candied pecans .
6.Pumpkin French Toast
This is a quicker, day to day version of the pumpkin overnight French toast casserole. It’s smothered in divine pumpkin flavour and topped with my coconut whipped cream !!
7.Pumpkin Spice Granola
I LOVE this pumpkin spice granola!! It’s made with of course, pumpkin, and pecans, quinoa and a few other divine ingredients. They all come together so perfectly. You’ll want to have this for breakfast and over your desserts for all of fall!
8.Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
It’s THE cookie season of the year!! These cookies are the base for my favourite cookies. They’re made with a coconut butter frosting too which is, quite literally, the icing on top of perfection.
9.Pumpkin Spice Golden Milk (Turmeric Milk)
Turmeric Milk is such a beautiful and comforting drink! It’s the perfect alcohol free night cap to get you ready for bed. P.S. – it works beautifully with that Netflix binge.
10.Baked Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
There’s no way I could do this roundup without including a Mac and cheese!! I was surprised at how much I LOVED this Mac and cheese recipe. So creamy, and loaded with subtle pumpkin flavour! You could even add roasted tomatoes or butternut squash to this to make it even better!
