Stuffed Baked Apples
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Firm apples stuffed with a sweet oat and pecan filling make a comforting dessert that's perfect for fall. Honeycrisp and Granny Smith varieties hold their shape well during cooking. Find the full recipe and air frying instructions here.
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, firm varieties that hold their shape)
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, cold, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- pinch salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries
Steps
- 01Cut the top off each apple. Use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out the core and seeds, creating a well about 1.5 inches wide. Don't go all the way through the bottom.
- 02Mix the oats, brown sugar, butter pieces, nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and dried fruit. The butter should stay in small chunks, not melted in. It melts during cooking and creates a crumble texture.
- 03Pack the filling into each apple well, mounding slightly on top.
- 04Ready for the air fryer.
- 05Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Firm apples only. A soft Fuji or Red Delicious collapses into mush during the long cook time. Honeycrisp holds its shape while getting tender. Granny Smith stays firm and adds tartness that balances the sweet filling. If the apples are large, trim a thin slice off the bottom so they sit flat in the basket without tipping.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
- 02Core the apples, leaving the bottom intact so the filling stays inside.
- 03Mix oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a little melted butter in a bowl.
- 04Stuff the mixture tightly into the center of each cored apple.
- 05Place apples upright in the air fryer basket.
- 06Cook for 15 minutes until the apples are tender and the top is crispy.
- 07Serve warm with a drizzle of caramel.
Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.
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