Hasselback Apples with Toffee / Oat Strusel Topping

Name: Hasselback Apples with Toffee / Oat Strusel Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large firm apples, I used Cortland; 4 tbsp salted butter, melted; 2 tbsp light brown sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp Light brown sugar; 1/4 cup Toffee bits, I used Heath bits pictured in direction step #7; 2 tbsp old fashioned oats; 1/4 tsp apple pie spice; 2 tbsp salted butter, cold cut into cubes; 1 recipe of my Salted Caramel Sauce, recipe attached in direction step #9

Servings: persons

4 large firm apples, I used Cortland
4 tbsp salted butter, melted
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp Light brown sugar
1/4 cup Toffee bits, I used Heath bits pictured in direction step #7
2 tbsp old fashioned oats
1/4 tsp apple pie spice
2 tbsp salted butter, cold cut into cubes
1 recipe of my Salted Caramel Sauce, recipe attached in direction step #9

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Spray a baking dish big enough to hold apples in one layer with non stick spray
3
Cut apples in half lengthwise through stem.
4
Peel and remove core, keeping apple half intact.
5
Place each apple half cut side down on cutting board.
6
Place chop sticks or wooden spoon handles on each side of apple and make thin slices down apple using the chopsticks as a way not to cut all the way throughapple
7
Combine the light brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl
8
Place apples , cut side down in prepare d pan, brush apples with melted butter
9
Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon mixture
10
Cover with foil and bake about 20 minutes until apples are just tender
11
Combine Strusel ingredients , mix flour, brown sugar, toffee bits, oats and apple pie spice.
12
Add cold butter and mix until crumbly
13
Sprinkle crumble evenly over apples, return to oven and cook 20 more minutes until strusel is crisp
14
Serve with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with Salted Caramel Sauce, recipe attached below

318

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large firm apples, I used Cortland, 4 tbsp salted butter, melted, 2 tbsp light brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Hasselback Apples with Toffee / Oat Strusel Topping falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!