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Vegan Stuffed Baked Apples Recipe

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This Vegan Stuffed Baked Apples recipe features tender apples filled with a delicious mixture of oats, dried cranberries, nuts, and warm spices, baked to perfection. It’s a comforting, naturally sweet dessert that’s dairy-free, vegan, and perfect for cozy gatherings or a nutritious treat.

Ingredients

Apples

  • 4-6 apples (depending on size)

Filling

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (55 g)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (30 g)
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (50 g)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted (30 g)
  • 3 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar (38 g)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)

To Serve (Optional)

  • Drizzle of maple syrup
  • Dairy-free whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed apples.
  2. Prep Apples: Cut the tops off 4 apples with a level cut, saving the tops for other uses or discarding them. Core each apple by scooping out the center with a spoon or knife, then scrape the inside to create a hollow cavity for the filling. Place the hollowed apples in a baking dish.
  3. Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, dried cranberries or raisins, chopped nuts, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and optional spices like nutmeg and ground ginger. Mix thoroughly to blend all ingredients evenly.
  4. Stuff Apples: Spoon the oat mixture into the cavity of each apple, filling them completely. If extra filling remains, you can use it to stuff 1-2 additional apples.
  5. Add Water: Pour about 1/2 inch of water into the bottom of the baking dish. This helps keep the apples moist while baking.
  6. Bake: Bake the stuffed apples in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is golden brown and apples are soft and tender.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the apples cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and optionally top with dairy-free whipped cream or vegan vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • You can use any firm apple variety such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith for best results.
  • Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of coconut sugar or adding maple syrup.
  • Optional spices like nutmeg and ginger add warmth but can be omitted if preferred.
  • For a nut-free version, omit nuts and increase dried fruit or oats.
  • Water in the baking dish prevents the apples from drying out during baking.

Find it online: https://recipethrive.com/vegan-stuffed-baked-apples-recipe/