Ingredients:

  • 4 large firm apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider or water
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and cubed
  • 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and dry the apples.
  2. Using a corer or paring knife, remove the stem and the seeds to create a 1-inch wide cavity, leaving about half an inch of flesh at the bottom to hold the filling.
  3. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and nuts. Work the softened butter into the mixture using your fingers or a fork until it resembles wet sand.
  4. Pack the filling generously into each apple cavity, mounding any extra on top.
  5. Place the apples in an 8x8 inch baking dish. Pour the apple cider or water into the bottom of the dish.
  6. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Halfway through baking, use a spoon to drizzle some of the pan juices over the top of the apples.
  7. Remove from oven when skins are slightly puckered and a knife slides easily into the flesh. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.