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Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples Recipe

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with our Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples recipe. Sliced apples are bathed in a luscious caramelized cinnamon sauce and baked to tender perfection, creating the ultimate autumn dessert. Enjoy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 279 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5-6 medium apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or other peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
  • 1 Pinch salt
  • whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking dish by greasing with butter. 
  2. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into even, thin slices. Use a paring knife to slice lengthwise thinly. You can adjust the thickness to your preference. Place the sliced apples in a large mixing bowl or directly in the baking pan.
  3. Make the Cinnamon Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved and the spices are evenly distributed.
  4. Coat the Apples: Pour the cinnamon sauce over the sliced apples. Toss the apples gently to ensure they are coated evenly with the sauce.
  5. Arrange in Baking Dish: Transfer the coated apple slices to a baking dish. You can use an 8x8-inch baking dish or a similar-sized dish. Arrange the apple slices in an even layer and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. 
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven for 30-40 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula once or twice during baking. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Bake until the apples are tender and the sauce caramelizes. You can check the doneness by inserting a fork into the apples; they should be soft but not mushy. I like them a little softer and bake for 40 minutes.
  7. Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven once the apples are baked to your desired tenderness. Let the apples cool slightly before serving. You can serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence. Add a sprig of fresh mint for color. 
  8. Enjoy your delicious Baked Cinnamon Apples, a perfect treat for the fall season! This recipe is quite flexible. Feel free to adjust the sugar and spices to suit your taste preferences.

Notes

  • Tips 
  • Choose the Right Apples: Opt for apple varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for the best baking results. Their texture and flavor will hold up well during baking.
  • Choose the Right Apples: Opt for apple varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for the best baking results. Their texture and flavor will hold up well during baking.
  • Even Slicing: Aim for uniform apple slices to ensure even cooking. This ensures that all slices cook through at the same rate.
  • Even Slicing: Aim for uniform apple slices to ensure even cooking. This ensures that all slices cook through at the same rate.
  • Caramel Sauce Consistency: Ensure the brown sugar is fully dissolved in the melted butter when making the caramelized cinnamon sauce.
  • Caramel Sauce Consistency: Ensure the brown sugar is fully dissolved in the melted butter when making the caramelized cinnamon sauce.
  • Don't Overmix: When tossing the apples with the sauce, do so gently to avoid breaking the slices. A light toss will coat the apples without turning them mushy.
  • Don't Overmix: When tossing the apples with the sauce, do so gently to avoid breaking the slices. A light toss will coat the apples without turning them mushy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 18mg (1%) Potassium 273mg (8%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279

% Daily Value*

Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Potassium 273mg 6%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.