Description
This Easy Baked Apples recipe offers a simple yet delicious dessert or side dish, featuring tender apples coated in a buttery cinnamon sauce and baked to perfection. Perfect for a cozy treat or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4-5 apples (roughly 4 cups), chopped into ½-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the apples evenly.
- Prepare Apples: Chop the apples into ½-inch cubes and place them evenly in a small baking dish measuring about 8×11 inches.
- Make Cinnamon Sauce: In a small bowl, melt the butter completely. Then whisk in the ground cinnamon, brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and lemon juice until you create a smooth, fragrant sauce.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the cinnamon butter sauce over the chopped apples and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the apples are tender and slightly browned.
Notes
- Choose firm apples like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp for the best texture after baking.
- You can add a handful of chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve warm alone or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a comforting dessert.
- Adjust the brown sugar based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
