This post is in collaboration with Smitha, of Smitha’s Bake Love.

Head on over to her site to see what she’s making with cranberries! 

Hello everyone! For today’s post, I decided to make something with Thanksgiving in mind: baked apples! This recipe is incredibly easy, like a pie or a crisp. If you apple desserts, you’re sure to enjoy this topped with ice cream or whipped cream. Consider making this for Thanksgiving dessert if you need inspiration; Enjoy! 

Caramel Baked Apples Recipe:

Makes 6 half apple servings 

Ingredients: 

For the apples:

• 3 gala apples
• 1 tbs. (11g) brown sugar 
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon 

For the topping:

• 8 tbs. (120g) butter 
• 3/4 cup (90g) all purpose flour 
• 3/4 cup (65g) quick cooking oats
• 2/3 cup 120g)  brown sugar 
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg 
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
• A pinch of salt 

To serve:

• Fresh whipped cream
• Vanilla ice cream 
• Caramel sauce (see my easy recipe here: https://madebybernadine.com/2020/11/11/caramel-sauce-recipe-video-tutorial-included/)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a baking dish large enough to fit 6 apple halves.
2. Cut the apples in half and core out the centers. Arrange the apple halves on the baking sheet, cut side up. Spread the 1 tbs. of brown sugar and 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon over the apples.
3. For the topping, in a medium sized bowl mix the topping ingredients together until a crumble like consistency forms.
4. Divide the topping between the apples, lightly pressing down.
5. Bake the apples for 25 minutes covered with aluminum foil; then uncover the apples and bake for another 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. 
6. Top with whipped cream or ice cream, and caramel sauce. 
7. Enjoy! 

NOTES:

• Old fashioned oats can be used in this recipe as well.
• If you need to visualize making a crumble, check out my recipe for apple crisp here: https://madebybernadine.com/2020/11/09/easy-apple-crisp-recipe-video-tutorial-included/
• You can use my firm apple here, such as Granny Smith or Fuji

MAKE IT VEGAN:

• For the butter, use vegan butter (Earth Balance is my favorite brand)