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These Baked Apples with Granola make a simple breakfast, mid-morning snack, or easy dessert. Sweet apples are filled with a brown sugar granola mixture and then baked until tender. Top them with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream and you’ll be baking these over and over again!

stuffed baked apple on a white plate

I think it’s safe to assume that I love apples. From my Slow Cooker Apple Butter, to these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars and those Caramel Apple Danish, this delectable fruit screams fall to me.

Sure, I’ll eat apples any time of the year, but they seem to taste even better when the leaves start changing and the weather gets cooler. Agreed?

 Well, pull up a chair, pour some coffee, and keep on reading because you’re going to love my newest apple creation! Paula Dean, one of my favorite cooks, inspired this easy baked apples recipe. And it’s definitely on my top list of seasonal favorites!

Baked Apples with Granola. Does it get any better than that?

These Simple Baked Apples with Granola make a great breakfast, mid-morning snack, or easy dessert. Sweet apples are filled with a brown sugar granola mixture and then baked until tender. Top them with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream and you’ll be baking these over and over again!

simple baked apples stuffed with granola in a baking dish

This dish does call for some sugar, but since apples and granola are involved, it can’t be that bad…right?

The apples bake up soft and full of flavor. One bite and it’s almost like tasting a warm and cozy applesauce, with a sprinkling of granola! And because you spice up the granola with a mixture of cozy fall flavors, it makes a sweet and crunchy topping for the apples.

Baked Apples with Granola have quickly become my favorite fall snack. And since I always have an extra apple or two lying around my kitchen, it’s also a quick and healthy way to whip up a delicious treat.

So if you’re looking for a new (and mouthwatering) way to use up those apples, give these Baked Apples with Granola a try! You’ll love the soft apple texture, combined with the sweet and hearty granola!

overhead view of a granola stuffed baked apple on a white plate

Ingredients in Simple Baked Apples 

These granola-stuffed baked apples require few ingredients: 

  • Apples 
  • Granola
  • Light brown sugar
  • Unsalted butter
  • Vanilla bean paste (or extract) 
  • Ground cinnamon 

How to Bake Apples 

Guys, this recipe is so easy! There is no peeling or slicing of apples with these babies! You simply slice an apple in half, scoop out the middle, fill with a granola mixture, and pop ’em in the oven. What could be easier than that?

  1. Carefully scoop out apple filling. Set apples in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together granola, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
  3. Spoon mixture into apple halves.
  4. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until apples are tender.

What Kind of Granola Should I Use? 

Any kind you’d like! You can use store-bought granola or make it yourself. A few of my favorite granola recipes include: Pumpkin Spice Granola, Apple Pie Granola, and Banana Bread Granola. 

Can I Prep This Recipe in Advance? 

No, this baked apple breakfast is best enjoyed right away. 

a simple baked apple on a white plate

Tips for Making Stuffed Baked Apples

  • Use any variety of apple you’d like in this recipe. I used Honey Crisp, but Gala, Granny Smith, etc. will all work. 
  • To keep this easy baked apples recipe dairy-free, use melted coconut oil in place of the butter (it will alter the flavor slightly). 
  • There’s no need to peel the apples before baking them. The skin tastes great after being baked! 

Looking for more things to make with apples? I’ve got you covered!

These Baked Apples with Granola make a simple breakfast, mid-morning snack, or easy dessert. Sweet apples are filled with a brown sugar granola mixture and then baked until tender. Top them with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream and you'll be baking these over and over again!
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Simple Baked Apples with Granola

These Simple Baked Apples with Granola make a great breakfast, mid-morning snack, or easy dessert. You'll be baking these over and over again!
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apple recipe, baked apple recipe, fall breakfast, fall dessert, fall recipe, granola recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 298kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 apples , halved (I used honey crisp, but any kind will do)
  • 1 cup granola , any kind
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar , packed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Carefully scoop out apple filling, leaving about 1 /4 inch apple shell left in skin. Set apples in prepared dish.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together granola, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
  • Spoon mixture into apple halves.
  • Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until apples are tender.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Inspired by Paula Deen's Fall Baking - 2014 magazine.
  • Apples are best eaten the same day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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**september 2018 update! this recipe was originally posted in October 2014. i decided that the photos desperately needed updating, so i reshot the recipe (but still kept the ingredient list and directions the same). i also kept the original post/story above that i wrote four year ago!**

By Gayle |

Comments

  1. Jessie says

    What a fun way to eat baked apples & granola together! I have some pumpkin granola from TJ that I need to use up before it goes stale. This would be perfect!
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  2. Mir says

    This is a great idea! I've always thought that baked apples needed something to get them off the ground. This is it! And you could drizzle some caramel on there, too...mmm.
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    • Gayle says

      That is such a great idea, Mir! Why didn't I think of the caramel drizzle earlier? Well that just means that I get to make these baked apples again! :)
      Reply

  3. Michele @ Two Raspberries says

    ahhh I'm SO going to need to try these, they are like the perfect healthy desert...or breakfast, I mean it IS an apple and granola ;-) and I love the combo of crunchy granola and the soft baked apple! Gayle these look great ;-) pinning! have a beautiful weekend!
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    • Gayle says

      Yes! You can't go wrong with apples and granola together...it's technically health food, right? Thanks so much for the pin and apple love, Michele! Have a great weekend, too!
      Reply

  4. Laura says

    Hi Gayle! I love this idea for my mid-morning Fall snack, when I'm ravenously hungry and need something to keep me going. Delicious. So Fallish. And so easy, I have all these ingredients right on hand. Paula Deen's recipes are good =) Have a great weekend!
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    • Gayle says

      This is such a great mid-morning snack, Laura! And so easy, too! Plus, it makes your house smell wonderful. Hope you have a great weekend too, Laura!
      Reply

    • Gayle says

      Thanks so much for the kind words, Sarah! This is sort of a healthy-ish dessert, and you can't go wrong with fruit! :)
      Reply

  8. Mira says

    Wow Gayle, what a simple and creative idea for a healthy fall snack ! I love it! Will try this soon, I like that you used honey crisp apples! Pinned to my apple board!
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    • Gayle says

      Thanks for the kind words and pin, Mira! This is such an easy and delicious snack! And the texture of the baked apples is amazing! I'm sure you'll love this!
      Reply

    • Gayle says

      I love baking with apples year round, but they seem to taste even better in the fall! And these baked apples dessert make a perfect dessert or snack. Thanks, Danielle!
      Reply

  23. Nicole @ Waterloo, with Love says

    your food photography is absolutely amazing! I just stumbled upon your blog, and am so glad I did! Really looking forward to reading more of your posts! :) Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! After a long week, I might have to try this recipe and indulge in their goodness
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    • Gayle says

      I hope you love these baked apples if you try it, Nicole! They're delicious! And thanks so much for the kind words and for stopping by!
      Reply

  25. Tash says

    I have pulled up a chair and I've got my coffee - Gayle, these look so, so wonderful! I would give anything for something so warming right now! <3 The granola is the best addition ever.
    Reply

  27. Cailee says

    What a great idea! Aren't these just the cutest, funnest fall recipe?? My friend and I were recently looking at Quest bar recipes and one of them included baked apples like this!! SO clever and fun! :) LOVE it!
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  36. Nicole @ Waterloo, with Love says

    Oh! This is terrific! :) My mom brought over a whole bushel of honey crisp apples over the weekend, and I've been wracking my brain for some different things I can do with them. Baked apples with granola it is! Honey crisps are the best, aren't they? ;)
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  38. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    These baked apples with granola look delicious Gayle! They make perfect use of seasonal produce right now and are perfect for a quick and easy dessert.. I could probably even justify having them for breakfast too (as they contain granola)!
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    • Gayle says

      Thanks so much for the kind words, Thalia! And yes, totally acceptable for breakfast...it's somewhat healthy, right?! :)
      Reply

  39. Samina | The Cupcake Confession says

    There is just something SOOOO magical about eating apples around this time of the year! The weather is just perfect for warm, cozy fall spiced granola nestled in those delicious baked apples!!!!! OMG! It's almost midnight here and I am craving these so bad!!!!! Perhaps, I'll be making these for brunch tomorrow! hehehe!!! LOVED it, Gayle!!!!! :*
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  43. Amaya says

    Just a small improvement to suggest. Adding a small layer of water to the bottom of the pan with the apples. As they cook, their juices missed with the granola much inevitable leaks down into the pan. With the water there, it mixes together and makes this delicious syrup that you can put on top of the apple just before eating. It's so good, mmmm
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