These easy cinnamon baked apples are the perfect sweet, gluten-free any-time dessert. Enjoy apple pie minus the crust! Great way to use up apples.
Original post: November 2017 | Updated: October 2020
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!
HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON BAKED APPLES
You’ll love baked apples – this is a great recipe and a perfect fall fruit delicious for making a treat that comes together easily! Don’t settle for pie filling from a can – enjoy this treat!
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: CINNAMON BAKED APPLES
- 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 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.
WHAT APPLES ARE BEST FOR BAKED APPLES?
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
HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING APPLES
Full of anti-oxidants, these fiber filled fruit are good for your digestion and are known for helping beat heart diseases. Enjoy snacking on one fresh from the tree or in a delicious apple treat.
WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVER APPLES
Apples aren’t just for snacking – there are so many great ways to enjoy a sweet apple treat!
- 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.
Cinnamon Baked Apples
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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