If you’re looking for a new dessert that doesn’t take hours to make and is a great all-rounder with the family, these baked apples spiked with cinnamon are for you. A crumble or pie are one of my favourite apple-based desserts but after a heavy meal like our new weekly tradition of a Sunday roast they can feel heavy in my stomach hours later. Baked apples cut out the need for pastry, a crumble topping, and lots of sugar – they taste just as delicious too!
The humble apple is such a staple in our house and our weekly grocery shop wouldn’t be complete without them. My two-year-old is going through apples like they are about to vanish from this lifetime, they’re his favourite. I’m always looking for new ways to use apples and baking them so that they go all tender inside and stuffing their empty core with a mix of my much-loved ingredients really works.
- 4 medium sized dessert apples I used Pink Lady
- 5 tbsp rolled oats
- 3 tbsp raisins
- 2 tbsp toasted almond flakes
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon by Schwartz
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Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
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Remove the core from the apples and place in a baking dish.
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In a bowl mix together all of the ingredients until the oats are completely moistened by the melted coconut oil and maple syrup.
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Take the oat mixture and stuff each of the apple cores.
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Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until tender and the oats have turned a golden colour.
What really makes this recipe is the ground cinnamon by Schwartz. Apples and cinnamon are a match made in heaven and I love this warming spice all year round, but even more now that we are moving into the festive season. There are currently 4 jars of opened cinnamon in my spice cupboard. I use it in practically everything, in my porridge, baking, smoothies, Moroccan tagines and always on apples. It’s just as well that I’m well stocked with all the Christmas recipes that I have coming to the blog in the next few weeks. I think these baked apples would be a lovely alternative festive dessert to all those heavier and sugar laden puddings that are around at this time of year.
I like to serve these with a dollop of Greek yogurt and sprinkle some toasted flaked almonds on top. For something a little naughtier, custard or ice cream is always a good option. These also store well in the fridge, so you could whip up a batch at the weekend for some healthier desserts in the week.
What’s your favourite apple-based dessert? Are you a fan of cinnamon?
*Recipe commissioned by Schwartz, but all opinions are my own.
This recipe reminds me of my childhood as I think we had baked apples on a regular basis but never with oats and cinnamon which is a lovely twist. At the moment we’re mad for Eve’s Pudding-)
I love mixing Apples and Cinnamon and this recipe looks delicious – may have to try it this weekend! x
This is such a traditional recipe, my nanna used to do something similar. Yummy.
This makes me feel all warm and happy inside just reading the recipe! Apple crumble has always been such a big part of our home cooking, as have baked apples, and this brings the two flavours together brilliantly! #CookBlogShare
We always have the ground cinammon and the sticks from Schwartz in our home, it goes in tea, porridge whatever although I don’t eat baked apples, this combination looks amazing! My grandmother would adore this if I made it xo
I love making baked apples like this, and they work well in the slow cooker too.
Wow, this looks sooo yummy and is just right on time. My older daughter had really bad day at school (her locker was robbed) and I was just thinking to make some quick but delicious dessert for when she is back home. Apples are her favouite snack so this is perfect. Thank you for sharing!
Holy yum! This looks like the ultimate dessert for the season. Will be making at my next gathering
i’ve actually made this today and they came out amazing. i love cinnamon so i added a bit more haha
ps, thank you 😀
I love the smell of cinnamon but don’t tend to like too much of a strong taste with it, but you can’t beat a baked apple x
Wow these look so yummy – I love that you’ve used ingredients that we all have in our kitchens to create such a unique dessert. Will try it out soon 🙂
I’ve never tried baked apples before but this recipe sounds so tasty, perfect for those cold, Winter evenings ahead.
That recipe looks so good! I love baked apples and anything cinnamon. My favorite cinnamon dessert i love to make it cinnamon vanilla pancakes!
Well this brings a whole new meaning to an apple crumble for me, what a brilliant idea and I love the addition of nutmeg x
Not only is this healthy but it also looks super delicious which is a winning combination in my eyes for sure!
We use a lot of cinnamon in this house both in sweet and savoury dishes and of course i mulled wine. It really enhances the flavour of food and of course smells wonderful
I’ve never tried baked apple before but it sounds absolutely delicious. I’d definitely give this recipe a try xxx
Cinnamon and apples are a match made in heaven. I really like the idea of not having pasty but still having all the favours I associate with apple pie/crumble. Lovely pudding topped with icecream or custard.
Mmmm I could totally go this for breakfast this morning! What a superb flavour combination. Ground cinnamon is one of the few ready ground spices that I use, and I go through a LOT.
These sound amazing, I love the combo of apple and cinnamon, perfect for this time of year when you want something warming too!
Wow these apples looks so tasty, I love the idea of apple and cinnamon together. I am
Not much of fan when it comes to apple recipes but this one sure sounds good!
These look so yummy! I definitely need to give them a try!
Yum! These look delish. You can not beat the combo of apple and cinammon – such a classic, and so simple to make too. x