Description
This Easy Baked Apples recipe is a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked to perfection. Sweetened with brown sugar and enriched with butter, it’s a simple and delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4-5 apples (roughly 4 cups), chopped into ½-inch cubes
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the apples evenly.
- Prepare Apples. Place the chopped apple cubes into a small baking dish measuring approximately 8×11 inches to allow the apples to cook evenly.
- Make Cinnamon Sauce. In a small bowl, melt the butter completely. Whisk in the ground cinnamon, brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and the lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Coat the Apples. Pour the cinnamon butter sauce over the apples. Toss gently to make sure all apple pieces are evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Bake the Apples. Bake the coated apples in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until they are tender and slightly browned, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
Notes
- You can serve baked apples warm on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
- Choose firm apples like Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp for the best texture after baking.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet dessert.
- Adding a handful of chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, before baking can add a nice crunch.
