Baked Apple Oatmeal

Baked apple oatmeal is loaded with goodness- oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, raisins, warming spices, and of course apples, all baked together with a creamy custard. This is a perfect way to start off your days in fall, and is especially nice to make on chilly mornings. I love to make baked apple oatmeal for meal-prepped breakfasts- make on a Sunday and then portion into breakfasts for the week.

Best Apples for Baking

With so many apple varieties available, especially in the fall, it can be hard to know which apple is best for which application. For baking you want to use crisp and firm apples that will hold its shape after being baked. Great baking varieties include Northern Spy, Jonagold, Cortland, Braeburn, Mutsu/Crispin, Rome, Ida Red, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Pink Lady.

Avoid softer varieties that will turn mealy and mushy after baking, such as Gala, Red Delicious, and McIntosh. Save these for making applesauce.

For best depth of flavor a mix of apples (sweet and tart) is best.

Best for Seasonal Apples for Baking

• Northern Spy- an heirloom varieties popular in New York and New England; tart, acidic, dense and crunchy, great for baking, cider, juice
• Jonagold- large, sweet, and fragrant; great for snacking, sauce, and baking
• Cortland- slow to brown, very crisp, juicy, sweet, and slightly tart; great for salads, snacking, sauce, baking
• Braeburn- classic apple flavor, crisp, juicy, slightly tart; great for snacking, cooking, baking
• Mutsu (Crispin)- sweet, crisp, and super juicy; great for salads, snacking, sauce, baking
• Rome- tart and tangy, flavor develops when cooked; great for sauce, baking
• Ida Red- classic apple flavor, tart and juicy; great for sauce, baking

Best Year Round Apples for Baking

• Granny Smith- tart, flavorful, juicy, and crisp; great for baking
• Honeycrisp- sweet, juicy, and crisp, great for baking, snacking
• Fuji- sweet and crisp, great for snacking and baking
• Pink Lady- slow to brown, sweet-tart, crunchy, crisp, and excellent at holding their shape; great for baking, salads, snacking

More Apple Recipes

• Fall Harvest Kale Salad

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Baked Apple Oatmeal

Baked apple oatmeal is loaded with goodness- oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, raisins, warming spices, and of course apples, all baked together with a creamy custard. This is a perfect way to start off your days in fall, and is especially nice to make on chilly mornings. I love to make baked apple oatmeal for meal-prepped breakfasts- make on a Sunday and then portion into breakfasts for the week.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Servings: 6

Author: adapted from Heidi Swanson Super Natural Every Day

Equipment

• 8-inch square baking dish

Ingredients

• 2 medium apples cored and chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 2 c rolled oats
• ½ c toasted walnuts
• ½ c roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds
• ½ c raisins or dried cranberries
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp fine sea salt
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ⅛ tsp ground cardamom
• 2 c milk
• ¼ c maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375℉. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish.
• Core the apples and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl, along with the oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, raisins, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cardamom. Toss to mix.
• In a separate bowl whisk together the milk, maple syrup, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
• Add the apple-oat mixture to the prepared baking dish, and then pour the milk mixture over top of the oats. Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the oats are set and the top is golden brown. Serve warm.