Description
Baked apples are the ultimate cozy dessert, perfect for any occasion. This simple yet delicious recipe transforms firm apples into mouthwatering treats stuffed with a delightful blend of sweet brown sugar, crunchy nuts, and aromatic spices. As they bake, the enticing scent of cinnamon fills your kitchen, drawing everyone to the table. Whether enjoyed warm as a comforting treat or served as an elegant end to a festive meal, these baked beauties are sure to impress. Plus, with endless customization options, you can easily tweak the filling to suit your taste.
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 small pieces)
- ½ cup apple juice or water
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 dried fruit until well mixed.
- Stuff each apple with the filling mixture and top with a piece of butter.
- Arrange the apples in a baking dish and pour apple juice or water in the bottom.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 20 minutes. Then uncover and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg