Sweet Stuffed Apple Treat

Name: Stuffed Baked Apples
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 6 large apples.; 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats.; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar.; 1/3 cup granulated sugar.; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.; Pinch of kosher salt.; 6 tablespoons salted butter, cubed.; Cinnamon sticks for garnish.; 4 egg yolks.; 1/2 cup granulated sugar.; 1 cup whole milk.; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

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We hollow out fresh apples and stuff them with a buttery oatmeal-cinnamon filling, then bake until tender. Topped with silky homemade vanilla custard sauce, it's a warm and comforting dessert that'll fill your home with amazing smells.

By Clare Greco

Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:07:13 GMT

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Two baked apples filled with a crumbly topping and drizzled with sauce, arranged on a decorative plate with cinnamon sticks and a whole apple beside them. | recipesbyclare.com

The holidays bring the sweetest moments especially when warm spices fill your home. My cozy cinnamon oatmeal stuffed apples topped with silky vanilla custard sauce capture everything wonderful about fall and winter. It's the kind of dessert that makes everyone gather closer to the table eager for that first heavenly bite.

Pure Comfort

Each tender apple comes stuffed with warm cinnamon oats that melt in your mouth. Add my creamy vanilla custard sauce and you've got pure magic. This dessert feels like a warm hug on a cold evening perfect for special holiday moments.

Your Shopping List

6 large baking apples: Grab Honeycrisp or Granny Smith they hold their shape beautifully
1 cup old-fashioned oats: These give such a lovely hearty texture
2/3 cup brown sugar: Packed tight for that rich molasses sweetness
1/3 cup granulated sugar: Balances everything perfectly
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon: The star of our show
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg: Just enough for that warm spice
A pinch of salt: Brings out all our sweet flavors
6 tbsp salted butter: Makes everything rich and wonderful

Let's Bake

Get Your Apples Ready: Core each apple making space for all that goodness inside
Mix Your Stuffing: Combine oats sugars spices salt and butter until crumbly
Fill Those Apples: Pack each apple with your oat mixture pressing gently
Time to Bake: Pop them in at 350°F for 30-40 minutes until tender and golden
The Grand Finale: Serve them warm with plenty of custard sauce

Three baked apples filled with a crumbly topping, drizzled with a sweet sauce, are presented on a decorative plate. | recipesbyclare.com

Serving Magic

Pour that velvety custard sauce over your warm apples and watch eyes light up. This dessert tastes like holiday memories in the making. Share it with people you love and let the magic of the season shine through every sweet spoonful.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What kind of apples work best for this recipe?: Firm baking apples like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn work great. They hold their shape well during baking and won't turn mushy.
→ Can I make the custard sauce ahead of time?: Yes, make the custard up to 3 days ahead. Cool it completely, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and refrigerate. Warm gently before serving.
→ How do I know when the apples are done?: The apples should be tender when pierced with a fork, but still holding their shape. The skin will be slightly wrinkled and the filling golden brown.
→ What's the best way to hollow out the apples?: Use a sharp paring knife to cut around the core, then a grapefruit spoon or melon baller to scoop out the center. Leave walls thick enough to hold the filling.
→ Can I freeze these stuffed apples?: The baked apples can be frozen without the custard sauce. Wrap well and freeze up to 2 months. The custard sauce doesn't freeze well, so make it fresh.