Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples

Name: Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 (baked apples)
Ingredients: 6-7 medium to large apples; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 Tbsp coconut oil; 2/3 cup coconut sugar; 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon; 3/4 tsp fresh grated ginger*; 1 pinch nutmeg; 3 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch; 3 Tbsp fresh apple juice or water; 1 pinch sea salt; Coconut whipped cream; Vanilla Bean Coconut Ice Cream*

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings
6 (baked apples)
Calories
195 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Vegan

Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples

Valerie Marks

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Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples requiring simple ingredients and 1 bowl, plus naturally sweetened! The perfect grain- and gluten-free plant-based dessert for the holidays and beyond!

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Ingredients

Servings

APPLES

6-7 medium to large apples (2 tart like granny smith, 4 sweet like honeycrisp // amount as original recipe is written // organic when possible)
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp coconut oil (optional)
2/3 cup coconut sugar (or sub organic cane sugar // sub up to half with stevia to taste*)
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp fresh grated ginger*
1 pinch nutmeg
3 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch (for thickening the sauce)
3 Tbsp fresh apple juice or water
1 pinch sea salt

FOR SERVING optional

Coconut whipped cream
Vanilla Bean Coconut Ice Cream*

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and set out a 9x13-inch (or similar size) baking dish.
Peel and core apples, quarter, and use a paring knife to thinly slice lengthwise (see photo). The thinner the better! Just try to be consistent so they cook evenly.
Add to baking dish and top with lemon juice, coconut oil (optional), coconut sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cornstarch (or arrowroot), apple juice (or water), and a healthy pinch of salt. Toss to combine. Then loosely cover with foil.
Bake for 45 minutes (covered). Then carefully remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the apples are very fork tender (especially in the center of the dish) and slightly caramelized (see photo).
Enjoy as is or with Coconut Whipped Cream or Vanilla Bean Coconut Ice Cream! Best when fresh, though leftovers keep covered in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven (covered) until warmed through. Add a bit of water if the "caramel" sauce is too thick.

Notes

*You can sub 1/2 tsp ground ginger per 3/4 tsp fresh ginger.*Lazy folks (like me) can also opt for store-bought vegan ice cream (my favorite is So Delicious Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream).*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of apples, without sides or toppings, and without the coconut oil or apple juice.

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Serving 1servings Calories 195 (10%) Carbohydrates 50.6g (17%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 39.7g (79%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 12.4mg (14%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6(baked apples)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1servings
Calories	195	10%
Carbohydrates	50.6g	17%
Protein	0.3g	1%
Fat	0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat	0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0g	0%
Trans Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	15mg	1%
Potassium	82mg	2%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	39.7g	79%
Vitamin A	100IU	2%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	14%
Calcium	20mg	2%
Iron	0.4mg	2%