Description
This Easy Baked Apples recipe is a delightful and simple dessert featuring tender cubed apples coated in a buttery cinnamon sauce. Perfect for a cozy treat, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of apples with warm spices and a hint of lemon to brighten the flavor. Baked until tender and lightly browned, these apples can be served on their own or with ice cream for an inviting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4-5 apples (roughly 4 cups), chopped into ½-inch cubes
Spice & 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 evenly.
- Prepare Apples: Place the chopped apples into a small baking dish measuring approximately 8×11 inches, ensuring they are spread out evenly for consistent cooking.
- Make Cinnamon Sauce: In a small bowl, melt the butter fully. Whisk in the ground cinnamon, brown sugar, pinch of salt, and lemon juice until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Coat Apples: Pour the cinnamon butter sauce over the chopped apples and toss gently to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the apples for 25-30 minutes, or until they become tender and slightly browned on top, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a more balanced sweet-tart flavor.
- Serve warm alone or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- The dish can be prepared ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more brown sugar if desired.
- For a nutty crunch, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top before baking.
