Honey-Cinnamon Baked Apples with Oat Crumble

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

A comforting dessert featuring tender apples baked with warm spices and a crunchy oat topping, perfect for cozy evenings. This American-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 55 minutes, layers apples, honey, cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 medium, cored and halved apples
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp, cold and cubed butter
• 1/4 cup, chopped walnuts
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 4 cored and halved apples in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Drizzle 3 tbsp honey and 1 tsp cinnamon over the apples, then gently press the honey into the cut sides.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Add 2 tbsp cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle the oat crumble mixture evenly over the apples. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the topping is golden brown.
4. Step 4: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving warm with a dollop of vanilla yogurt if desired.