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Ring in fall with these delicious streusel stuffed apples.<\/p>\n

A crispy oat topping is baked inside whole apples for a simple, yet elegant dessert everyone will love!<\/p>\n

This dessert evolved from a recent cruise. The first night, the chef brought out the simplest, but most amazing baked apple. Wow, it was all that and so much more! A baked apple was specially prepared every night, along with other wonderful treats that met my special diet.<\/p>\n

We look forward to sharing simple tips next week for planning a cruise, whether you have food allergies or follow a specific diet.<\/p>\n

Until then, enjoy this season’s harvest with streusel stuffed baked apples…<\/p>\n

The first step is choosing an apple that stands up to baking.<\/p>\n

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Honeycrisp, Gala, Braeburn, Fuji, Jonagold, Rome Beauty and McIntosh are just a handful of apples that are great for baking whole.<\/p>\n

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We chose Honeycrisp and Gala. These apples baked close to the same rate. However, it’s best to choose the same type of apples for the batch, since cooking times vary between apple varieties.<\/p>\n

Prepare the streusel topping by cutting allergy-friendly margarine, such as Earth Balance, into flour, brown sugar, salt and oats. Set aside in fridge while preparing the apples.<\/p>\n

Begin by cutting a small layer off the bottom of each apple to create a flat and stable bottom surface.<\/p>\n

Cut about a 1-inch crosswise slice from the top of each apple. Using a paring knife, cut a cylindrical cone out of the top of the apples, coring the apples and creating a bowl in each apple. Using a melon baller or teaspoon, dig out the remaining core and seeds, leaving the bottom half inch of each apple intact.<\/p>\n

Place a teaspoon of pure maple syrup or honey into each cavity. Divide the streusel topping between the apples, filling the cavities and forming a mound on top of each apple.<\/p>\n

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Place apples in a baking dish and fill to a depth of about 1\/2-inch of hot water. Bake until the tops are golden brown and apples are tender, yet still retain their shape, about 45 – 60 minutes.<\/p>\n

It’s important to remember that the bake time depends on the size and type of apple.<\/p>\n

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Streusel stuffed baked apples are the perfect dessert for the apple lover. They are fall dessert perfection!<\/p>\n