Description
This Easy Baked Apples recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked to perfection with a buttery brown sugar glaze. A quick and comforting dessert or snack ready in just 35 minutes, perfect for cozy evenings or a simple sweet treat.
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 reaches the perfect temperature for baking the apples evenly.
- Prepare Apples: Chop the apples into ½-inch cubes and place them in an 8×11 inch baking dish, spreading them out evenly for uniform baking.
- Make Cinnamon Sauce: In a small bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in the ground cinnamon, brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and 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 the pieces evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and have a slight golden brown color.
Notes
- Choose a firm apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to hold their shape better during baking.
- You can adjust the amount of brown sugar to make it sweeter or less sweet.
- For added texture and flavor, sprinkle chopped nuts or raisins before baking.
- Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful dessert.
- Use fresh lemon juice to prevent the apples from browning and to add a subtle zing.
