Ingredients:

– 4 medium-sized apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup rolled oats
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Optional: vanilla ice cream for serving

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Apples:
– Wash the apples and carefully core them, leaving the bottom intact.

3. Make the Crisp Filling:
– Combine brown sugar, rolled oats, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
– Add melted butter and vanilla extract, mix until crumbly.

4. Fill the Apples:
– Spoon the crisp filling into each hollowed apple.

5. Bake:
– Place stuffed apples in a baking dish with water.
– Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden brown.

6. Serve:
– Cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy as is or with vanilla ice cream!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: Serves about 4 people