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Breakfast Baked Apples with Oatmeal

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Breakfast Baked Apples with Oatmeal is a warm, comforting, and wholesome breakfast featuring tender apples stuffed with a cozy mixture of oats, cinnamon, pecans, and a touch of sweetness, finished with a drizzle of maple syrup. Perfect for a cozy morning or special brunch.

Ingredients

⅓ cup quick-cooking steel-cut oats

⅔ cup water

⅛ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

4 tablespoons maple syrup, divided

⅓ cup roughly chopped pecans

6 small Honeycrisp apples

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided

6 whole pecans for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Core the apples, leaving the bottom intact to hold the filling. Place them in a greased baking dish.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine oats, water, salt, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, chopped pecans, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until oats are just tender, about 3–5 minutes.
  4. Spoon the oatmeal mixture into each cored apple, pressing slightly to fill.
  5. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup over the filled apples and sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Top each apple with a whole pecan, if desired.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until apples are tender but still hold their shape. Serve warm.

Notes

Use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans for a different crunch.

Add a handful of raisins or dried cranberries to the oat filling for extra sweetness.

Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of cream for extra indulgence.

Sprinkle with a little nutmeg or ginger for added warmth.

Use firm, sweet apples like Fuji or Gala for best results.

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