Description
Savor the warm, spiced flavors of baked apples, a comforting dessert perfect for cozy gatherings and filled with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter (or plant-based alternative)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Core the apples, leaving the bottoms intact to hold their shape.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nuts, and dried fruits.
- Generously fill each apple with the mixture and top with a small pat of butter.
- Place the apples in the baking dish and pour in half an inch of water to keep them moist while baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender but still holding their shape.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or ginger for extra flavor.
- You can also swap out nuts for oats for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg