Description
Sweet, seasonal dessert: apples hollowed and filled with a creamy spiced pumpkin pie‑style filling, baked until tender.
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples (cored)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup coconut milk
- ⅜ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup oats
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp ground flax
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Core the apples, removing enough flesh to create a cavity for the filling.
- In a bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, coconut milk, maple syrup, oats, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, butter, and ground flax until smooth.
- Spoon the filling evenly into the cored apples.
- Place the filled apples in a baking dish and bake for about 25–30 minutes, until the apples are tender and the filling is set.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use firm baking apples (e.g., Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious) so they hold shape.
- Ground flax helps thicken the filling—substitute with a small amount of egg if not vegan.
- Top with ice cream or a sprinkle of nuts for extra texture.
- For a richer filling, you can substitute heavy cream for coconut milk (not vegan).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: Approximately 180 kcal
- Sugar: Maple syrup and natural sugars from apples (approx. 20 g)
- Sodium: Low (minimal, dependent on ingredients)
- Fat: Moderate (from coconut milk and butter, approx. 5 g)
- Saturated Fat: Depends on butter portion (approx. 2 g)
- Unsaturated Fat: From coconut milk and flax (approx. 2 g)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35 g
- Fiber: High due to oats and apple (approx. 5 g)
- Protein: Approx. 3 g
- Cholesterol: Minimal (only from butter, if used)
