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Cinnamon Oatmeal Stuffed Apples with Vanilla Custard Sauce

Tender baked apples filled with spiced oatmeal and served with creamy vanilla custard sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffed Apples
  • 4 large apples cored
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup raisins optional
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Vanilla Custard Sauce
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 4 egg yolks large
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Core the apples, creating a hollow cavity.
  3. Mix oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, nuts, raisins, melted butter, and vanilla.
  4. Stuff each apple with the oatmeal mixture.
  5. Place apples in a greased baking dish, add ¼ cup water, bake 35–40 minutes.
  6. For custard: heat milk and cream until steaming.
  7. Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale. Temper with hot milk mixture.
  8. Return to saucepan, cook on low until thickened. Stir in vanilla and salt.
  9. Serve baked apples with warm custard poured over.

Notes

Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.