Weight Watchers Baked Apples

Why You Will Love This Recipe

When you’re too lazy to make apple crisp, try making this recipe for baked apples!  All you do is slice the apples in half and core the seeds out, then top them with the crumb mixture and bake them in the oven.

No chopping or dicing the apples at all and you can even make them in your air fryer instead of your oven. They can be made at any time of the year and not just during the Fall. It is the perfect recipe for only 1 or 2 people. 

Ingredients for Baked Apples 

• 2 apples, sliced in half, seeds and stem removed - use some good baking apples such as Honey Crisp, Fuji, or Gala 
• Light margarine or butter
• Old fashion oats - Also known as rolled oats, are a type of oatmeal that has been steamed and rolled to create flat, oval-shaped flakes. They are a popular breakfast food and can be cooked on the stove or in the microwave with water or milk.
• Flour - is a type of wheat flour that is commonly used in cooking and baking. It is versatile and can be used for a variety of recipes, including bread, cakes, cookies, and pastries.
• Brown sugar - Is made by combining granulated white sugar with molasses, which gives it a brown color and a slightly different taste than regular white sugar.
• Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum.
• pinch of salt
• Garnish: Reddi Whip Topping, Drizzle Caramel Sauce (optional) 
• See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to make Baked Apples 

Step 1: Cut apples in half and place in baking dish. Scoop out the seeds and remove the stem. 

Step 2: Mix together the softened butter, oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, until everything is well incorporated. 

Step 3: Fill: Place the apple halves in a greased baking dish. Evenly fill and top apple halves with the mixture oat mixture. 

Bake at 350 F/180 C until tops are golden brown and apples swell, about 20- 30 minutes.

Air Fryer: 350 for 15 minutes. 

Makes 4 servings, 1 apple half 

What to serve with baked apples?

Baked apples is a delicious dessert that is perfect for the fall season, it is a twist on apple crisp. It is a sweet and crunchy dish that is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. However, there are other options that you can serve with apple crisp that will complement its flavors and textures.

One great option is whipped cream, which adds a light and creamy element to the dish. You can also serve apple crisp with a dollop of Greek yogurt, which adds a tangy and refreshing taste to the dessert.

If you are looking for a non-dairy option, you can serve apple crisp with coconut whipped cream or almond milk ice cream. These alternatives are just as delicious and will add a unique twist to the classic dessert.

In conclusion, apple crisp is a versatile dessert that can be served with a variety of toppings and accompaniments. Whether you choose to serve it with ice cream, whipped cream, yogurt, or a non-dairy alternative, you are sure to impress your guests with this delicious dish.