Description
Discover the bliss of Forbidden Apples, a simple yet delectable dessert that brings warmth to any fall gathering. With their perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, these baked apples are topped with a crunchy oat mixture that will leave everyone coming back for more. Perfectly served warm or cold, this dish is versatile enough to shine at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (light)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional, like pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core and slice the apples into wedges. In a large bowl, combine apple wedges with sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well coated.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, and chopped nuts. Sprinkle over the apple mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving; enjoy warm or with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dish (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg