Description
Baked apples are a heartwarming dessert that captures the essence of cozy autumn evenings. Imagine tender, juicy apples filled with a sweet blend of cinnamon and brown sugar, baked to perfection. This delightful treat is not only easy to make but also visually stunning when served warm, making it perfect for any occasion. Pair them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent finish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Core the apples without cutting through the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon; fill each apple generously with this mixture.
- Top each apple with a small pat of butter and optional chopped nuts.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg