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!

Simple Baked Apples with Granola

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
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!
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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 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Carefully scoop out apple filling, leaving about ¼ 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.
Serving: 1serving, 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
Cuisine: American
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Author: Gayle
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Photos updated September 2018