One of my favorite summer and fall snacks/desserts or “just because treat” is this quick and easy-baked apple dish. I loved it because I almost always have apples, butter, and some kind of cereal or granola for the filling instead of using uncooked oats. Now for us, we always had wedges of cheddar added, which may be a bit odd for some of you.

When I did some research on this somewhat regional spin,  I found several references to the regional theme of cheddar on a slice of apple pie. According to EatThis.com and Atlas Obscura, the “cheese on pie” tradition has roots in New England, Pennsylvania, and the upper midwest. This makes sense because those tend to be places where cheese products are readily accessible.

This version is for 3 baked apples with a generous amount of filling! Remember this is one of those recipes which is all about your tastes - -switch it up to suit your needs.