Baked Apple Slices (No Added Sugar)
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Baked Apple Slices (No Added Sugar)
Description
This simple Baked Apple Slices recipe calls for slicing a large Fuji apple into thin ¼-inch pieces, discarding the core but leaving the peel intact. The slices are coated with melted unsalted butter and arranged in a single layer in a parchment-lined baking dish. Cinnamon is sprinkled on top before and after flipping the slices halfway through baking.
Baking at 400°F softens the apples until they become tender and slightly golden, with the cinnamon enhancing the apple's natural sweetness without adding any sugar. The buttery coating adds richness while helping the cinnamon adhere evenly.
These baked apple slices make a gently spiced, naturally sweet accompaniment suitable as a snack or a dessert component. They can be served warm straight from the oven or cooled.
Leftovers should be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days and can be enjoyed cold or reheated gently in the microwave at half power to maintain texture. Peeling is optional as the skin softens during baking. Butter is optional but recommended for flavor enhancement.
Ingredients
- 1 Fuji apple large, unpeeled
- 1 tablespoon butter melted, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a square 8-inch rimmed baking dish with high-heat-resistant parchment paper.
- Cut the apple into twelve ¼-inch slices, discarding the core.
- Place the apple slices in the prepared pan. Drizzle them with the melted butter and use your hands to coat them. Arrange them in the pan in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the tops of the slices with half the cinnamon. Bake the apples for 10 minutes.
- Flip the apple pieces and sprinkle them with the remaining cinnamon.
- Keep baking them until golden brown and tender, for about 10 more minutes. Drizzle with the pan juices and serve.
Notes
- Peeling the apple is optional; the skin softens when baked but can be removed if preferred.
- Using unsalted butter enhances flavor, but can be omitted for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days; serve cold or gently reheat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5recipe | |
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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