Description
Stuffed Baked Apples with Granola are a heartwarming dessert that combines tender, juicy apples and a crunchy granola filling. Infused with aromatic cinnamon and sweetened with brown sugar, this delightful treat is perfect for cozy evenings and festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, these baked apples not only taste amazing but also serve as an impressive centerpiece. Enjoy them warm, perhaps topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup granola
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core the apples, ensuring the bottom remains intact to hold the filling.
- In a bowl, mix granola, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Generously stuff each apple with the granola mixture.
- Place a small pat of butter on top of each stuffed apple.
- Arrange apples in a baking dish and add half an inch of water to the bottom. Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg