Description
Delicious baked apples topped with a crunchy oat, almond flour, and walnut crumble, spiced with apple pie seasoning and served warm with vanilla ice cream for a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
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Topping
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons whole rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup crushed walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon Apple Pie Spice or cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup firm coconut oil
Apples
- 4 apples, cored and halved
- Melted coconut oil, for drizzling
Serving
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. This will ensure your apples bake evenly and the topping crisps nicely.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the rolled oats, almond flour, brown sugar, crushed walnuts, apple pie spice, and sea salt. Use your hands to work in the firm coconut oil until the mixture forms a crumbly texture. If the mixture feels too dry, add a few drizzles of water until it holds together when pinched.
- Prepare the Apples: Use a spoon to scoop out some center from each apple half to create a small cavity for the topping. Place the apple halves in an ungreased baking dish large enough to hold them all.
- First Bake: Drizzle melted coconut oil evenly over the apples and rub it around each piece. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes to soften the apples slightly.
- Add Topping and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and evenly distribute generous spoonfuls of the oat and nut topping on each apple half. Drizzle a bit more melted coconut oil on top for extra crispiness. Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crisp.
- Serve: Allow the baked apples to cool slightly before serving. Pair warm with vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert experience.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
- Apple Pie Spice can be substituted with ½ teaspoon cinnamon if unavailable.
- If the topping seems too crumbly or dry, adding a teaspoon of cold water helps bind it better.
- Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to hold their shape during baking.
- Ensure the apples are cored before halving to create space for the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple half with topping
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
