Baked Cinnamon Apples
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Baked Cinnamon Apples
Description
This dessert features two apple varieties—Granny Smith for tartness and Honeycrisp for sweetness and crispness—peeled, cored, and sliced thinly. Tossed with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning, the apples are coated with a spice and sugar mixture containing dark brown sugar, cinnamon, granulated sugar, nutmeg, cornstarch to thicken juices, and fine sea salt to balance flavors.
The apples are spread evenly in a buttered baking dish, covered with foil, and baked for 45 minutes, stirred every 15 minutes for even cooking. After uncovering, baking continues for 15 minutes to soften and bubble the apples and thicken the syrup. A cinnamon sugar topping is then sprinkled on to add a finishing sweet spice note.
Served warm, these baked apples offer a soft, tender texture with warm cinnamon and nutmeg aromas, balancing tart and sweet flavors. They pair well with vanilla ice cream or as a simple baked fruit dessert.
Leftover baked apples store well in the refrigerator up to 4 days in an airtight container and can be reheated in the oven to restore warmth and softness.
Ingredients
- 3 apple cored, peeled and thinly sliced, Granny Smith variety
- 3 honeycrisp apples cored, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice approximately 1 small lemon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar dark; packed
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt fine sea salt
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit and generously butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the sliced apples and lemon juice until all of the apple slices are well-coated.
- In a separate mixing bowl, stir together the dark brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 Tablespoon white sugar, cornstarch, ground nutmeg, and sea salt. Add to the sliced apples and stir well to coat.
- Spread the sliced apples evenly into the prepared pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, stirring the apples well every 15 minutes.
- Uncover the apples and continue to bake them for an additional 15 minutes or until the apples have softened and are warmed through and bubbly.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 Tablespoon of white sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle over the top. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and sprinkling of cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- Store leftover baked apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven until warmed and bubbly to restore their texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 104IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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