A comforting and delicious dessert to warm you up on a cold day, Howard's Hot Apples are a classic American treat.

This recipe takes sweet and tart apples, fills them with a blend of sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then bakes them until tender. The topping of oats, pecans, and brown sugar adds a satisfying crunch to this warm and comforting dessert.

Ingredients

• 6 medium apples, cored
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 4 tbsp butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Place the cored apples in a baking dish and fill each apple with the sugar mixture.
4. In another bowl, combine oats, pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter.
5. Spoon the oat mixture over the apples, pressing down lightly to pack it on.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
7. Serve hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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