Baked Streusel Apples
Baked apples are a favorite fall treat, but can take a long time in the oven. This recipe softens them in the microwave first, cutting cooking time in half and getting you closer to dessert.
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Serves6 (1 apple each)
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Ingredients
- 6 small Pink Lady or Gala apples (or other apples)
- 1/2 cup all purpose-flour
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar divided
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim ½ inch off the tops of the apples and scoop out the cores, leaving the bottoms intact. Arrange on a large microwave-safe plate. Cover with plastic and microwave 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, oats, and salt. Cut 4 tablespoons butter into small pieces and work into flour mixture with hands until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
- Transfer apples to a large baking dish. Add ½ cup water to dish. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup sugar and apple pie spice and divide among apple cavities. Cover baking dish tightly with foil and bake 10 minutes.
- Remove foil and fill each apple with streusel topping, pushing it into cavities. Top with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Bake another 15 minutes, until apples are tender and streusel is golden brown.
Recipe Tips
Top with vanilla yogurt, ice cream, or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Streusel Apples
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
15%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 129mg
5%
Potassium 247mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 57g
19%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Sugars 41g
Protein 2g
4%
Vitamin A
8%
Vitamin C
11%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
3%
Iron
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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