Description
These easy baked cinnamon apples are a warm, cozy, and healthy-ish dessert made with fresh apples, cinnamon, maple syrup, and a touch of butter. Perfect for fall and great served on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 4 large apples (such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Core and slice the apples into 1/2-inch thick wedges.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the apple slices to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer the coated apples to a baking dish and spread them out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until apples are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring once halfway through baking.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm on their own or with vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or oatmeal.
Notes
- Choose firm apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala for best texture.
- Adjust spices to taste – cloves or allspice can be added for variety.
- This dish can be prepped ahead and reheated for quick desserts or breakfasts.
- Serve as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or French toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
