Description
This Easy Baked Apples recipe offers a warm and comforting dessert featuring tender apples coated in a cinnamon butter sauce, baked to perfection. Ideal for a quick and wholesome treat, this dish combines simple ingredients to create a naturally sweet and aromatic flavor that enhances any meal or serves as a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Apples
- 4-5 apples (roughly 4 cups), chopped into ½-inch cubes
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 prepare for baking the apples.
- Prepare Apples: Chop the apples into ½-inch cubes and place them evenly in a small baking dish measuring approximately 8×11 inches.
- Make Cinnamon Sauce: In a small bowl, melt the butter completely. Then whisk in the ground cinnamon, brown sugar, pinch of salt, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the cinnamon butter sauce over the chopped apples. Toss gently to coat all the pieces evenly. Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the apples are tender and slightly browned on top.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Serve warm as a dessert or snack, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You can customize sweetness by adjusting brown sugar to taste or substituting with maple syrup.
- To add extra flavor, sprinkle chopped nuts or raisins before baking.
