Baked apples with brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. This is my dad’s recipe, and I still make it to this day for a quick, cozy, gluten-free dessert.
Cozy up with this easy baked apple recipe.?
How to Bake Apples
You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:
Baked Apple Ingredients
You?ll need just four ingredients to make this easy baked apple recipe:?
- Apples: Choose a firm and sweet-tart apple variety, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.?
- Brown sugar: Brown sugar lends warmth and sweetness to each baked apple.?
- Butter: Butter adds richness and flavor.?
- Cinnamon: The warm and cozy baked apples are spiced with ground cinnamon.?
How Do You Bake Apples?
Here?s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade baked apples:?
- Remove the core of each apple, leaving a well.?
- Stuff each apple with brown sugar and butter.?
- Place the apples in a baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.?
- Bake until the sugar begins to caramelize and the apples are tender.
How Long Do You Bake Apples?
In an oven preheated to 350 degrees F, the apples should be perfectly baked after 15 to 30 minutes. Small apples will be done closer to 15 minutes, but larger apples might take the full 30 minutes. You?ll know they?re ready to remove from the oven when the sugar is caramelized and the apples are tender.?
How to Serve Baked Apples
These baked apples are the perfect dessert as-is. However, a scoop of vanilla ice cream is never a bad idea.?
How to Store Baked Apples
Store your leftover baked apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat gently in the oven.?
Cookdap Community Tips and Praise
?Wonderful desserts,? raves Tomohiro Nakagawa. ?I added white wine and raisins!?
?This recipe was delicious,? according to ladywillpower01. ?I only had Cortland apples, so I cut down on the brown sugar to two teaspoons. This is now my go-to baked Apple recipe!?
?This recipe is very similar to how my mother used to make it,? says Lauren. ?I used Granny Smith apples and the ingredients as written. I did, however, add an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time because I like a softer apple.?
Ingredients
- 4 apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove core from the top of each apple, leaving a well.
Step 2
Stuff each apple with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter. Place in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until sugar begins to caramelize and apples are tender, about 15 to 30 minutes depending on size of the apples.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 270 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat7g | 37% |
Cholesterol31mg | 10% |
Sodium91mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate45g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars41g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C7mg | 35% |
Calcium45mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium197mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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