Description
This classic baked apple recipe offers a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender tart apples infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, baked to perfection with a buttery, sugary glaze and topped with crunchy walnuts or sweet raisins. Served warm with vanilla ice cream, it’s a perfect treat for cozy evenings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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Apples
- 3 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
Spice Mixture
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider or juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Other Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup walnuts or raisins
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the apples.
- Prepare the apples: Peel and slice the tart apples, then place them evenly in a greased 1-quart baking dish.
- Mix the spice mixture: In a small bowl, combine sugar, apple cider or juice, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger until well blended.
- Pour and add butter: Pour the spiced sugar mixture evenly over the apples in the baking dish. Dot the top with small pieces of butter to add richness.
- Add walnuts or raisins: Sprinkle the walnuts or raisins evenly over the apples to provide texture and additional flavor.
- Bake the apples: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm: Once baked, serve the apples warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a creamy, cooling contrast.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or other nuts if preferred.
- For a sweeter option, use raisins instead of nuts or a combination of both.
- Make sure to use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best balance of sweetness and tartness.
- The all-purpose flour in the mix helps thicken the juices as the apples bake, creating a nice glaze.
- Let the baked apples cool slightly before serving if desired, but they are best enjoyed warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
