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Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples: A Cozy Fall Dessert

Four golden baked apple desserts filled high with a brown sugar and spice crumble topping.
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Make tender, sweet baked apples filled with cinnamon and brown sugar. This simple recipe works for whole apples or slices, making it a perfect warm fruit dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium baking apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. Wash the apples. If making whole baked apples, use an apple corer or small knife to remove the core from the top, leaving the bottom intact. If making slices, core and slice the apples into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together.
  4. If using whole apples, divide the sugar mixture evenly and stuff it into the center cavity of each apple. Place the butter pieces on top of the filling. Arrange the apples in the prepared baking dish.
  5. If using slices, toss the apple slices with the sugar mixture until coated. Spread the slices in a single layer in the baking dish. Dot with the butter pieces.
  6. Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish around the apples.
  7. Bake whole apples for 40 to 50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Bake slices for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender.
  8. Serve the warm baked apples immediately.

Notes

  • For a healthier baked apple snack, reduce the brown sugar to 2 tablespoons and use a sugar substitute for the remaining amount, or skip the sugar and rely on the natural sweetness of the apple.
  • You can use this method for baked apple slices, which cook faster and are great for topping oatmeal or yogurt.
  • If you do not have water, you can substitute apple juice for a richer flavor.

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