Baked apples are cozy like your favourite sweater, and simple to make with pantry ingredients.
Winter food is warm and soothing, like a hug from someone you haven’t seen in some time. Baked apples fall into this category. They’re cozy like your favourite sweater, and simple to make with pantry ingredients. Serve them as a lovely, comforting dessert, and any leftovers make a smashing breakfast.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
If you’ve never baked apples and filled them with a streusel topping, you’re in for a real treat. Perhaps you’re looking for a more healthful dessert option, or just a creative way to get more fruit in your diet. This recipe ticks both of those boxes. Plus, they’re pretty gorgeous to look at if I do say so myself.Article content
First things first, you’re going to want to make the brown butter streusel topping. Brown butter makes everything better, and the nutty, caramel notes really lay the foundation for a delicious dessert. To that gorgeous butter, you’ll stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract. Dry ingredients go in next, and I amped up the flour with ground flaxseed, oats, and walnuts, along with ground cinnamon and a pinch of star anise.
Have I mentioned how fabulous these apples smell? So good! The apples are cut in half from bottom to stem, and then hollowed out using a small spoon or a melon baller. You don’t need a massive space, just enough to fill with the tasty oat topping. Before they go into the oven, I like to pour some water into the skillet to encourage the apple to soften as it bakes. After 20 minutes, the foil is removed so the streusel topping can brown and the water can reduce.
I love how the homemade, buttery streusel sits atop the apple half, seeping down into the hollow core, making the baked apple almost molten-like. The aroma alone embodies the cozy comfort of winter, and the warm, soft flesh of the apple contrasts with the buttery crunch of the streusel, tantalizing all of the taste buds. These baked apples are definitely a feast for the senses! If you want to push the boat out even further, add a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of icing sugar.
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