Description
Warm, sweet, and full of apples, this oatmeal apple breakfast bake is the perfect cozy morning treat with a drizzle of glaze and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
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- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
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- 4 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into ¼” cubes (about 6–8 apples)
Dry Ingredients
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- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
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- 2 tsp baking soda
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- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
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- ½ cup granulated sugar
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- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
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- ½ tsp salt
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- 2 large eggs
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- ¼ cup apple juice, or water
Mix-ins & Toppings
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- ¾ cup pecans, finely chopped and divided
Glaze
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- ¾ cup powdered sugar
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- 1 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the apples: In a large bowl, toss the diced apples with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and pale—about 2–3 minutes.
- Add eggs and flavorings: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Add apple juice: Pour in the apple juice (or water) and mix briefly.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, stirring gently until just incorporated. Then fold in the prepared apples and ½ cup of the chopped pecans.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup of pecans on top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze: Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. While cooling, mix the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the bake before serving.
Notes
Granny Smith apples hold their shape best, but Honeycrisp or Pink Lady can be used for sweeter variations.
Be sure to cube the apples small for even baking.
For a gluten-free version, substitute flour and oats with certified gluten-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: 12 servings
- Method: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Baking
Keywords: apple breakfast bake, oatmeal apple cake, baked oatmeal, easy brunch, apple dessert for breakfast