Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Oats

Ingredients

• 4 medium apples
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 quarter cup maple syrup
• 1 quarter cup walnuts
• 1 quarter cup raisins
• 1 quarter teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup water
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Wash and core the apples, creating a hollow center for the filling. Leave the bottoms intact to hold the filling.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, chopped walnuts, raisins, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Stuff each cored apple with the oat mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.

5. 5

   Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish and pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the dish to create steam while baking.

6. 6

   Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

7. 7

   After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

9. 9

   Serve warm, drizzled with additional maple syrup if desired.