Description
This Easy Baked Apples recipe combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked to perfection with a simple buttery sauce, making a warm and comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4-5 apples (roughly 4 cups), chopped into ½-inch cubes
Cinnamon Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the apples evenly.
- Prepare Apples: Chop 4-5 apples into ½-inch cubes and place them evenly in an 8×11 inch baking dish.
- Make Cinnamon Sauce: In a small bowl, melt 3 tablespoons of butter, then whisk in 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ tablespoon brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the cinnamon sauce over the chopped apples and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and slightly browned, creating a warm, flavorful dessert.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor, or sweeter varieties like Fuji or Gala for a naturally sweeter dessert.
- Serve warm as is, or top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free dessert, ensure brown sugar and butter are gluten-free certified.
