4.9 from 45 votes
Easy Baked Apples
Baked apples are a fast & easy dessert, made with just 7 ingredients. This healthy recipe has the flavor of pie, without the work! Naturally gluten-free & dairy-free, and perfect for holidays.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
6
Calories:
174 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 6 large honeycrisp apples (about 2.5 pounds)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (84 grams)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch (11 grams; or arrowroot/corn starch)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (65 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Thinly slice the apples into pieces about 1/8-inch thick. I don't take the time to peel the apples, but you can, if you prefer no peel. (The peels become very soft and tender when they cook!)
- In a 6-quart dutch oven, or 9x13 baking dish, toss the sliced apples with the coconut sugar, cinnamon, ginger, tapioca starch, orange juice, and salt. When the apples look evenly coated, cover with the lid (or use aluminum foil to tightly cover), and bake at 400ºF for 45 minutes.
- Remove the lid and give the apples a stir. Return to the oven to help any extra liquid evaporate, about 10 to 15 more minutes. The apples should be very soft, in a rich, caramelized sauce.
- Let the apples cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm with your favorite toppings, like whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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Notes
- You can use any variety of apple you have on hand for this recipe. I've tested it with Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, but I also love Fuji and McIntosh apples, too.
- If you'd rather use maple syrup as a sweetener, I think you could use 1/4 cup maple syrup to replace the 1/2 cup of coconut sugar with similar results.
- Nutrition information is for 1 of 6 servings, without toppings. This information is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
125mg
(5%)
Potassium
259mg
(6%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
141IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 141IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.