Description
Baked apples are a warm, comforting dessert that brings a delightful sweetness to any table. This easy recipe transforms simple apples into a mouthwatering treat, perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. With the lovely aroma of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen, you’ll create a memorable dessert experience that’s both quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Using just a few wholesome ingredients, these baked apples become a healthier option without sacrificing flavor. Whether served with ice cream, yogurt, or enjoyed on their own, they are sure to impress!
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 your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Wash and core the apples carefully, leaving the bottoms intact.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped nuts, and raisins/dried cranberries.
- Stuff each apple generously with the filling and top with a piece of butter.
- Arrange the stuffed apples in a baking dish and pour apple juice or water around them.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 20 minutes.
- Uncover and continue baking for an additional 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg