Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 large Honeycrisp apples (peeled, cored, and halved vertically (See Note 1))
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar (divided)
  • 2 1/2 tbsp butter (melted and divided)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
  • 3 tbsp old-fashioned rolled oats (NOT instant or quick cooking)
  • 2 tsp all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups low-fat vanilla ice cream (optional (See Note 2))
  • 4 tbsp caramel sauce (optional (See Note 2))

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place the apple halves onto cutting board with the flat cut side down. Place chop sticks or wooden spoons above and below the apple. Starting at the outermost edges, cut 1/8” thick slices, cutting down to the chopstick or wooden spoon.
  • Place apple halves cut sides down, in an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. (See Note 3) Combine 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush mixture evenly over each apple.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil. and continue baking for another 10 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove pan from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl combine remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, oats, flour, and salt.
  • Carefully fan open the apple halve slices and carefully spoon streusel evenly over apples. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn broiler to high (leave pan in oven) and broil apples 2 minutes. Serve with ice cream and optional caramel sauce.