- Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt 1 Tbsp of butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in 1 Tbsp of molasses and ½ tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
- Peel the apples and cut in half from top to bottom. Core the apples (use a melon baller or spoon).
- Place the apples cut-side down on a cutting board. Cut slices into the apple, 1/4-inch apart, stopping just before you cut through the bottom.
- Place the apples in the baking pan, flat-side down. Brush the apples with melted butter and molasses mixture.
- Cover pan with foil, and bake for 10-15 minutes, until apples are soft (but not collapsing).
While apples are baking prepare the streusel topping:
- Combine remaining Tbsp. of butter with, remaining ½ Tbsp. of molasses, the brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, flour, oats, and a pinch of salt.
- Remove apples from oven and top with streusel.
- Increase the oven temperature to 425 F
- Return apples to oven, uncovered. Bake 10 minutes.
- Serve with cream, ice cream or on their own.