Cinnamon-Cardamom Baked Apples with Maple Syrup

Name: Cinnamon-Cardamom Baked Apples with Maple Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium Honeycrisp, cored apples; 1/4 cup rolled oats; 3 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 2 tbsp, melted unsalted butter

Warm, spiced baked apples filled with a tender apple-cinnamon center, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with toasted oats.

Cuisine: American

Category: Desserts

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 medium Honeycrisp, cored apples
1/4 cup rolled oats
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
2 tbsp, melted unsalted butter

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 4 medium cored Honeycrisp apples in a baking dish, then mix 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, and 2 tbsp melted butter in a bowl.
Step 2: Pack the oat mixture into the center cavities of each apple, then drizzle with 3 tbsp maple syrup.
Step 3: Cover dish loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes until apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 4: Remove foil and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes until the top is golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving to allow syrup to thicken.