Baked Apples with Crumble Topping

baked apple with crumble topping from above.

5 from 61 votes

These healthy baked apples are piled high with low sugar crumble topping. A great shortcut combines time saving and perfectly blended spices for a nutty crisp topping.

Prep Time10

Cook Time55

Total Time1 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Calorie, Vegetarian

Servings: ½ apple servings

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Toni Dash

Ingredients

2 large apples rinsed and halved (stem to bottom)
2 individual packages low-sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
½ cup hot water
Optional: Caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Have an 8-inch or 9-inch inch baking pan ready for baking the apples.
Using a spoon, or melon baller scoop (preferred) out the core of each apple including the stigma (the small brown vegetation) on bottom and remove the stem.
2 large apples
In a small bowl, combine both of the oatmeal packages, cinnamon, melted butter and pecans and mix with a spatula until combined.
2 individual packages low-sugar maple and brown sugar oatmeal, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Pour the hot water into the baking pan. Take an apple half and spoon heaping amounts of the filling into the well (you'll divide the filling evenly between the four apple halves).
½ cup hot water
Place each of the filled apples (cut side up) into the prepared baking dish.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and then bake for another 25 minutes.
Best served warm. If desired add some low calorie caramel sauce on top and a side of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Ingredients and nutrition facts

Nutrition facts may vary depending on which oatmeal version is used.
Any brand of low sugar maple & brown sugar instant oatmeal will work. We like Quaker brand which has 120 calories per packet and uses monk fruit as a natural sweetener.

How to store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Warm to room temperature or warmer before serving.

Nutrition