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.
Original post: October 2020 | Updated: September 2021
Why This Recipe Works
Baked Apples are one of the many foods that make me think of my mom. One of her signature meals growing up was pan-fried pork chops with baked apples and 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, and they can also act an incredible dessert. Serve solo or with a bowl of vanilla ice cream!
This recipe is 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.
If you have a colorful bowl of apples sitting on your counter, go bake up some fun treats!
Recipe Ingredients
Apples – Use medium baking apples such as honeycrisp, gala, golden delicious, jonagold or granny smith.
Brown sugar – If you prefer, you can add more naturally sweet apples and reduce the amount of brown sugar you added. Other sugar substitutes that would be great are maple syrup, coconut sugar or stevia.
Spice Mixture – Feel free to add cloves or ground ginger to your apples for a little more complex taste. Just a little goes a long way.
How To Make Baked Apple Slices with Cinnamon
Step 1
Fill a large bowl halfway with water and add the lemon juice. Add the apples to the lemon water as they are sliced.
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.
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 sugar mixture.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately, either with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or as a solo dessert.
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.
What Apples Are Best 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 Brands
- Fuji
- Honeycrisp
- Red Delicious
- Golden Delicious
- Cortland
- Gala
Tart (or a little Sour) Apple Brands
- Granny Smith
- McIntosh
- Ida Red
- Braeburn
- Empire
- Jonathan
FAQ About Apples
Good news! Apples are very good for you! Apples are high in dietary fiber and pectin found in the peels of the apples.
Dogs can eat apples, as they are a nutritious snack for dogs. They are an excellent source of vitamin C, helping immunity and providing other benefits.
Apples do not align with a keto diet. One medium apple contains more than 20 g of carbs, making it too carb-heavy for this low-carb eating plan.
Apples can be frozen! They can be frozen whole for up to 9 months, or prepare applesauce, pie filling or entire pies and freeze them that way instead.
The recommendation is that you enjoy an apple in the morning hours of each day. This will help you avoid poor digestion at night. The fruit can help your stomach to empty more slowly, helping you to stay feeling full longer and not prone to snack/eat between meals.
When baking with apples, use a variety of apples. At the very least, use two kinds: one sweet and one tart. My personal favorite combo is Granny Smith apples and Honeycrisp apples.
What To Do With Leftover Apples
- Easy Homemade Crockpot Applesauce is a kid-worthy snack that is fun to prepare because it’s so easy to make. Use an assortment of green and red apples.
- this fall make this amazing Apple Pie Jam! This jam tastes just like Apple Pie because it’s similar to pie filling. Spread it over your next English muffin or pancakes!
- 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.
- Transform classic French Toast into an appley indulgence! Prepare this easy Apple French Toast Bake recipe the night before so there’s no morning prep! It’s also wonderful as a make and bake option.
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Baked Apple Slices with Cinnamon Recipe
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.
- 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.
- 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 post on this.
- Feel free to add some cloves or ground ginger to your apples for a little more complex taste. Just a little goes a long way.
- 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.
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