Apple Crisp Stuffed Dates
These apple crisp stuffed dates are the easiest fall dessert! Warm cinnamon apples are tucked inside sweet medjool dates, topped with an oat crisp, and air-fried until golden. They taste like a mini apple crisp in every bite. If you love my blueberry crisp stuffed dates, you’ll love this apple version too!
When apple season arrives, most of us immediately think of classic apple crisp, air fryer apples, vegan apple cider muffins, or healthy apple bread. But if you’re looking for a quick fall treat, these apple crisp stuffed dates are the next best thing!
Think of these as a shortcut to apple crisp, with all the warm, cozy flavors in just a few simple bites. Picture warm cinnamon apples tucked inside soft medjool dates, topped with a golden oat crisp crumble, then air-fried until perfectly crisp. Every bite tastes like a mini apple crisp with a hint of caramel flavor from the dates. Mmm… autumn bliss!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tastes like a mini apple crisp in every bite
- Warm, perfectly spiced, and chewy
- Quick and easy to make
- You only need one apple
- Air-fried to golden, crispy perfection
- Vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened
- Perfect healthy fall dessert!
Living in New England, apple season is my favorite. These stuffed dates are like a little bite of fall that’s perfect for fall gatherings. They taste best straight from the air fryer, all warm and gooey!
Ingredient Notes
- Medjool Dates: Compared to other varieties, medjool dates are larger, softer, and have that naturally sweet, caramel-like flavor that makes them perfect for stuffing. If you have extra dates on hand, try my cookie dough stuffed dates, samoas stuffed dates, or cosmic brownie stuffed dates!
- Apple: You only need one apple for this recipe. I recommend using a crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady for the best flavor and texture. Apples are in season right now and incredibly sweet, so I’ve been making my air fryer apples on repeat!
- Maple Syrup: Adds natural sweetness and helps caramelize the apples.
- Cinnamon: A non-negotiable! This warm spice pairs so perfectly with the apples.
- Rolled Oats: I use oats as the base for all my crisp toppings because they add the perfect crunchy texture. You’ll find them in many of my fruit crisp recipes, like my healthy plum crisp, healthy peach crisp, and healthy berry crisp.
- Almond Flour: Adds a soft texture and nutty flavor to the crisp topping.
- Chopped Walnuts & Sliced Almonds: For crunch. I use the same nuts to make my blueberry crisp stuffed dates, but you can substitute for other nuts, such as pecans or peanuts.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds a depth of flavor to the crisp topping.
How to Make Apple Crisp Stuffed Dates
This is just a recipe overview! Scroll down to the recipe card to get the full recipe with measurements.
- Step 1: Add the peeled and diced apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon to a pan over medium heat. Sauté for about 8-10 minutes, until soft and tender. Add a splash of water if needed.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the oats, almond flour, chopped walnuts, sliced almonds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until crumbly.
- Step 3: Slice each date lengthwise (without cutting all the way through), remove the pit, and gently open to create space for filling. Fill with the warm sautéed apples.
- Step 4: Add the crisp topping on top. Place the stuffed dates in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 4-5 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crisp. Enjoy warm!
Megan’s Tips
- Use medjool dates: Medjool dates are soft, large, naturally sweet, and caramel-like. Other varieties (such as delget noor) tend to be smaller, less tender, and not as sweet.
- Choosing your apples: I love using Honeycrisp apples in this recipe for their sweetness, but any apple variety will work.
- Watch the air fryer: Keep an eye on the crisp topping, as it can go from golden to burnt very fast!
- No air fryer? Bake in the oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes instead.
FAQs
Store leftover apple crisp stuffed dates in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them in the air fryer or oven for 3-5 minutes to bring back that crispy topping. Or, enjoy them cold, they’re just as delicious!
Oat flour would work as a good substitute for almond flour.
Medjool dates are my favorite dates to use when making stuffed dates because they’re soft, large, naturally sweet, and caramel-like. Other varieties (like deglet noor) tend to be smaller, less soft, and not as sweet.
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Apple Crisp Stuffed Dates
Equipment
Ingredients
cinnamon apples
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
crisp topping
- 4 tablespoons rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sauté the apples: Add the diced apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon to a sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté for about 8-10 minutes, until soft and tender. If the apples are sticking to the pan, add a splash of water.
- Make the crisp topping: In a small bowl, mix together the rolled oats, almond flour, chopped walnuts, sliced almonds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Prepare the dates: Slice each date lengthwise (be careful not to cut all the way through), remove the pit, and gently open to create space for filling.
- Stuff the dates: Fill each date with the warm sautéed apples, then sprinkle with the crisp topping.
- Air fry: Place the stuffed dates in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 4-5 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crisp. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Use medjool dates, which are soft, large, naturally sweet, and caramel-like. Other varieties (such as delget noor) tend to be smaller, less tender, and not as sweet.
- I love using Honeycrisp apples in this recipe for their sweetness, but any apple variety will work.
- Keep an eye on the air fryer, as they can go from golden to burnt very fast!
- No air fryer? Bake in the oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes instead.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them in the air fryer or oven for 3-5 minutes to bring back that crispy topping. Or, enjoy them cold, they’re just as delicious!
These are so easy to make in the air fryer and have all the delicious flavors of apple crisp!!