Description
These Easy Baked Apples are a simple and comforting dessert or side dish that’s perfect for fall. Tender apples are tossed in a buttery cinnamon sauce and baked to perfection. This recipe is quick to prepare and a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 apples (roughly 4 cups), chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Apples: Place the chopped apples in a small baking dish (8×11 inch).
- Make Cinnamon Sauce: In a small bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in the cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the cinnamon sauce over the apples and toss until evenly coated. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and slightly browned.
Notes
- You can use any variety of apples you like, but firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well.
- For a sweeter dish, increase the amount of brown sugar.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the cinnamon sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve these baked apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 180kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
