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    Home » Dessert » Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices Recipe

    Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices Recipe

    Published: Mar 6, 2023 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    If you are wondering what to do with leftover apples, these baked cinnamon apple slices are the perfect sweet, gluten free any-time dessert or delicious snack. Enjoy apple pie minus the crust! Great way to use up apples with just a few simple ingredients.

    Cinnamon baked apples in serving dishes next to baking pan.

    Original post: October 2020 | Updated: March 2023

    Why This Recipe Works

    This easy baked apple recipe is one of the many foods that makes me think of my mom. One of her signature meals growing up was pan-fried pork chops with baked apple slices along with a crisp green salad.

    If there were ever leftover apples, I’d bring a fork to the fridge and enjoy them cold. No plate needed, just straight to my mouth. They are a delicious side dish, especially when served with pork loin, and they can also act an incredible dessert. Serve solo or with a scoop of ice cream!

    These baked cinnamon apple slices are a delicious treat, similar to Apple Crisp but without the oatmeal topping. It’s a bit of a healthier option and comes together much more quickly and easily.

    Whether it is apple season or not, if you have a colorful bowl of apples sitting on your counter you have to make these!

    Recipe Ingredients

    Apples – Use medium baking apples such as honey crisp apples, gala, golden delicious, jonagold or granny smith.

    Brown sugar – Use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar. If you prefer, you can add more naturally sweet apples and reduce the amount of added sugar for a more healthy dessert.

    Other sugar substitutes that would be great are maple syrup, coconut sugar or stevia.

    Butter – Use salted butter or unsalted butter for this recipe. I personally prefer salted butter, as it complements the sugary sweetness perfectly.

    Spice Mixture – Feel free to add cloves, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, extra ground cinnamon or other warm spices to your apples for a little more complex taste. Just a little bit goes a long way.

    How To Make Easy Baked Apple Slices

    Step 1

    Fill a large bowl halfway with water and add the lemon juice. Add the sliced apples to the lemon water as they are sliced.

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a square 9×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and butter. Mix well.

    Chopped apples in baking dish next to brown sugar mixture.

    Step 2

    Remove the apples from the water and pat dry. Place the apples in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Top with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

    Bake apple slices uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately, either with a bowl of vanilla ice cream or as a solo dessert.

    Baked apples in pan next to 3 apples.

    Recipe Notes

    • Use a paring knife to core apples and peel them or I have found that I love using my apple corer for a quick turn around.
    • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to your apples, it’s a great addition! If you want to know how to make your own, check out my homemade vanilla recipe.
    • Drizzle homemade salted caramel sauce over the apples for an additional flavor!
    • Use this as a quick and easy pie filling, too! If you are excited to make apple empanadas, or mini pies, this is a great filling instead of popping open a can.
    • Pair with plain Greek yogurt or ice cream.
    • Add a bit of apple cider or juice to the mixture for an extra sweet, concentrated flavor.
    • You can make this recipe in a slow cooker, too! Combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
    Large spoon filled with apple chunks covered in cinnamon.

    Best Apples For Baking

    I recommend using a variety of apples and at the very least, use two kinds: one sweet and one tart. My favorite combo is Granny Smith apples and Honeycrisp apples.

    Sweet/Softer Apple Varieties

    • Fuji
    • Honeycrisp
    • Pink Lady
    • Red Delicious
    • Golden Delicious
    • Cortland
    • Gala

    Tart Apples

    • Granny Smith
    • McIntosh
    • Ida Red
    • Braeburn
    • Empire
    • Jonathan

    What To Do With Apples

    Below you will find a small sampling of my favorite apple recipes on the planet. Dig in and enjoy these apple desserts!

    • Learn how to make applesauce from whole apples! This is a delicious kid-worthy snack that is fun to prepare. Use an assortment of green and red apples for best results.
    • Apple Pie Jam tastes just like apple pie filling. Spread it over your next English muffin or pancakes!
    • This classic apple crisp recipe is the BEST. It is tried, tested and never fails! Perfect way to use up apples in the fall. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    • Homemade Apple Cider made in your slow cooker will warm you from the inside out with amazing flavors. It is a must-have fall drink and tastes so much better when you make it yourself.
    • This is the best Apple Coffee Cake recipe you’ll find. Enjoy as an indulgent breakfast treat or an any-time snack or dessert!
    • The only thing better than salted caramel apples is Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake! This is the perfect fall treat and a great way to use up any type of apples.
    • Enjoy whole baked apples in the oven! They will make your house smell AMAZING. Enjoy the smells and the treat!

    What to Serve With Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

    Cinnamon baked apples are the perfect side to serve with scalloped potatoes and ham, but here are a handful of other ideas! You’ll find asparagus recipes, cornbread, chopped salad and more!

    looking down into two serving bowls filled with baked apples and cinnamon.

    Can You Put Apples In The Fridge

    You can definitely put apples in the fridge. Storing them in the refrigerator will extend their shelf life.

    Store whole apples inside a bag and tucked into a crisper drawer, or toward the back of the fridge for up to 6 weeks.

    Can You Freeze Cooked Apples

    Cooked apples can be frozen and yield great results. Follow these simple steps:

    1. Allow the cooked apples to cool to room temperature.
    2. Transfer to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag.
    3. Freeze for up to 6 months for best results.

    When you’re ready to thaw and enjoy them, let the container they’ve been frozen in sit in the fridge overnight. Enjoy the following day as desired.

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    Baked Apple Slices with Cinnamon Recipe

    These baked apple slices with cinnamon are the perfect sweet, gluten-free any-time dessert. Enjoy apple pie minus the crust! Great way to use up apples.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 237kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 6 apples peeled, cored and sliced
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp nutmeg
    • 4 tbsp butter melted

    Instructions

    • Fill a large bowl halfway with water and add the lemon juice. Add the apples to the lemon water as they are sliced.
      2 tbsp lemon juice, 6 apples
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and butter. Mix well.
      1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp nutmeg, 4 tbsp butter
    • Remove the apples from the water and pat dry. Place the apples in a single layer inside the prepared baking dish. Top with the sugar mixture and spread as evenly as possible.
    • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately, either with vanilla ice cream or as a solo dessert.

    Notes

    • Use a paring knife to core apples and peel them or I have found that I love using my apple corer for a quick turn around.
    • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to your apples, it’s a great addition! If you want to know how to make your own, check out my homemade vanilla recipe.
    • Drizzle homemade salted caramel sauce over the apples for an additional flavor!
    • Use this as a quick and easy pie filling, too! If you are excited to make apple empanadas, or mini pies, this is a great filling instead of popping open a can.
    • Pair with plain Greek yogurt or ice cream!
    • Add a bit of apple cider or juice to the mixture for an extra sweet, concentrated flavor.
    • You can make this recipe in a slow cooker, too! Combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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