Baked Apples
This old fashioned Baked Apples recipe is my favorite light, cozy dessert, using an apple that’s stuffed with a nutty, cinnamon sugar filling and baked until caramelized and tender.
I love apple recipes this time of year. Make sure to try Apple Crisp, Apple Pie, Apple Cake, Caramel Apple Dip, or learn how to make perfect Caramel Apples!
Find me making Baked Apples every night during the fall.
I love how this Baked Apples dessert is a little lighter, and easily portion-sized for an apple per person. And the best part is it only takes 5-minute to prep; you get the flavors of my famous Apple Crisp, without the peeling and slicing. It’s the perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth. For extra special indulgence, serve it with a scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce.
How to make Baked Apples:
Prep Apples: Make a deep hole in the center of the apple with a paring knife and carefully remove the core.
Make Filling: Mix together brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Add nuts, if desired. Fill each apple with filling.
Bake: Pour ¼ cup water in a baking dish and place apples on top. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until apples are tender when poked with a fork. Cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce drizzled on top. I love to spoon the sauce drippings from the pan over the top too.
Recipe Variations:
Baked Apples in Microwave: I recommend using the oven, but if you’d like to use the microwave, you can. Just place filled apples in a microwave safe dish and cook on high for 5-8 minutes, until tender.
Sliced Baked Apples: Check out my Apple Crisp!
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Baked Apples
This old fashioned Baked Apples recipe is delicious anytime of year, but it's a must during Fall apple season! An apple filled with a sweet filling and baked until caramelized and tender. Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce!
Course DessertCuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 40 minutes minutesTotal Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 246kcal
Author Lauren Allen
Cost 2
Ingredients4 good-quality apples (I like to use red apples, but baking apples, such as Granny Smith, work great to!)1/4 cup chopped walnuts , or pecans1/4 cup light brown sugar , packed2 Tablespoons butter , room temperature1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup watervanilla ice cream , for topping, optionalUS Customary – Metric
InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Use a paring knife or apple corer to remove the stem and seeds from the apples, making a deep hole where the filling will go. Combine the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix well to combine. Add the nuts. Spoon mixture evenly into each of the apples. Add ¼ cup of water to a baking dish and place apples on top.Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Spoon the sauce drippings from the pan over the apples. Serve with ice cream, if desired.
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NotesVariations:
Baked Apples in Microwave: Baking in the oven is preferred, but for the microwave, place prepared apples in a microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 5-8 minutes, or until tender.
Sliced Baked Apples: Try my Apple Crisp!
NutritionCalories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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*I originally shared this recipe September 2015. Updated October 2018, December 2021 and August 2024.
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