Baked Apples
Baked apples are a classic dessert that brings warmth and comfort to any occasion. This easy recipe highlights the natural sweetness of apples, enhanced with a delightful filling of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, baked apples create an enticing aroma that will have everyone rushing to the table. With options for customization, you can experiment with your favorite nuts and spices to make this dish uniquely yours. Whether enjoyed alone or topped with ice cream or caramel sauce, baked apples are sure to become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp butter (cut into 4 pieces)
- ½ cup apple juice or water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Wash and core the apples, leaving the bottoms intact.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped nuts, and raisins or dried cranberries.
- Stuff each apple with the filling mixture and place a piece of butter on top.
- Arrange stuffed apples in a baking dish and pour apple juice or water at the bottom.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; then uncover and bake for another 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like ice cream or caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg