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Bourbon Baked Apples with Oat-Stuffed Filling and Cinnamon Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 apples 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Bourbon Baked Apples are a cozy, delicious dessert perfect for fall or any time you crave a warm, comforting treat. Large Honeycrisp apples are cored and filled with a spiced oat and brown sugar mixture, complemented by the rich flavors of bourbon and apple cider. Baked until tender and caramelized, these apples are served warm with a scoop of cinnamon, pumpkin, or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.

Ingredients

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For the Apples:

  • 6 large Honeycrisp apples

For the Filling:

  • 2/3 cup oats
  • 2/3 cup loosely packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Baking:

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/3 cup bourbon (adjust amount based on preference)

For Serving:

  • Cinnamon ice cream, pumpkin ice cream, or vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Apples: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Core each apple about two-thirds of the way down using an apple corer or a paring knife, removing the seeds but leaving some apple at the bottom to hold the filling. Cut a circle around the stem about one inch downward to help release the core.
  2. Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix together oats, brown sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Add softened butter and vanilla extract, then combine everything thoroughly using a fork and your hands until the mixture clumps together. Optionally, add nuts to this mixture for extra texture.
  3. Stuff the Apples: Spoon the oat mixture equally into each cored apple, packing it tightly. Sprinkle a bit more cinnamon on top of the filling if you like.
  4. Prepare for Baking: Place the stuffed apples in a large baking dish. Pour the apple cider and bourbon evenly into the bottom of the dish, which will keep the apples moist and add flavor as they bake.
  5. Bake the Apples: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or about 30 minutes if your apples are smaller. Check every 10 minutes and spoon the cider and bourbon mixture over the apples to baste them and keep them moist.
  6. Check for Doneness and Serve: Once the apple skins are wrinkled and slightly darkened, the apples are done. Remove them carefully from the oven and serve immediately topped with your choice of cinnamon, pumpkin, or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • You can substitute the brown sugar with coconut sugar for a different flavor.
  • Using large Honeycrisp apples provides the best balance of sweetness and tartness; other apple varieties can be used but baking times may vary.
  • Adjust the amount of bourbon according to your taste preference or omit for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Add chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts to the filling for added crunch and flavor.
  • This dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla or spiced ice creams for an extra indulgent touch.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed baked apple with ice cream
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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