Baked Apples ♥

 

Good Morning Friends! Happy Monday! 

What do you do on a cold October morning?

First: make coffee

Second: make baked apples! 

I love waking up when it's still dark out and putting something yummy in the oven to warm the room and fill the kitchen with all the smells of the season.  I saw this recipe on Sally's Baking Addiction and could not stop thinking about it.  Especially since I just went apple picking and have a fridge full of apples! : ) 

I thought it would be a nice treat to have for breakfast.  Why not?! 

It couldn't have been easier to do and so worth it!  

You will need:

4 large apples

3 tbsp softened butter

1/4  cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1/4 cup old-fashioned whole oats

Optional: 2 tbsp raisons, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts

3/4 cup warm water

Preheat oven to 375.

Using a fork, mash the butter with the dry ingredients.  Set aside. 

Wash and core your apples.  I used an apple corer to pull out the middle, and then with a knife I made the opening a little bigger and scooped out some of the inside of the apple with a spoon.  Just remember not to go through the bottom or your filling will seep out : ) 

Place your apples in a pie plate or baking dish and fill them.  Pour the hot water into the baking dish.  This prevents them from sticking or burning.  

Bake for 40-45 minutes, depending on how soft you want them.  I baked my for 40 minutes and they were perfect.  Soft but not mushy  ♥

       

It's like having your own individual apple crisp and you can eat the bowl!  

Delicious  ♥

Serve with whip cream or ice cream and enjoy! 

Have a cozy day, friends! xo