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    Cinnamon Baked Apples

    Updated: Oct 26, 2018 โ€ข Published: Oct 26, 2018 by Sam Merritt โ€ข 19 Comments

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    Baked apples with ice cream on top

    Cinnamon Baked Apples are not only surprisingly simple to make, they’re also a great way to use any surplus of fresh apples you may have from apple picking! The natural flavors and sweetness of the apples are enhanced with a few additional ingredients and spices and are allowed to meld together in the oven! These make a great dessert or side dish!

    Still have more apples than you know what to do with? Be sure to check out my easy Apple Butter or Apple Crisp recipes!

    Cinnamon baked apples caramelized by the oven

    I originally shared this Baked Apple Recipe over on Spend with Pennies!

    I love Fall baking. Not just because it’s so cozy to hole up in my kitchen now that the weather’s turned blustery, chilly, and grey, but also because of the seasonal ingredients that I get to bake with. So many apple and pumpkin recipes have made their way through my kitchen recently.

    As a bonus, my house smells incredible all the time and I’m relishing every minute of this apple & pumpkin spice season.

    Today’s recipe is one of my favorites for Fall. Simple to prep, these apples are going to spend nearly an hour in the oven melding their flavors together with cinnamon and sugar. It’s a heavenly transformation, one I think you’ll appreciate as much as I do!

    Freshly baked cinnamon apples

    Tips for Making Cinnamon Baked Apples

    What Kind of Apples Should I use for Cinnamon Baked Apples?

    I personally recommend using an apple that’s neither too sweet nor too tart (so steer clear of the Granny Smith!). Honeycrisp and Gala apples tend to be my preference when making baked apples (and they’re also what I use for my Apple Fritters).

    Should I Peel My Apples when Making Cinnamon Baked Apples?

    I definitely recommend that you peel your apples before baking. Apple skins have the tendency to become tough and chewy in the oven, which is an unpleasant contrast to the soft apple slices.

    How Long Should I Bake Cinnamon Baked Apples?

    These apples will take about an hour to cook on 375F (190C). However, this can vary if you slice your apple pieces thinner or thicker than indicated in the recipe or if you use a smaller or larger pan than is suggested. The best way to make sure your apples are baked without over-baking them is to check them early (this won’t be difficult since you’ll be stirring them every 15 minutes). You’ll know your baked apples are finished baking when they are tender when pierced with a fork.

    Cinnamon Baked Apples topped off with vanilla ice cream

    If you happen to have leftover cinnamon baked apples, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will become even softer once you reheat them in the microwave the next day. One of my favorite things to do is to serve them warmed over a hot stack of buttermilk pancakes and topped off with a bit of whipped cream. Talk about a great (indulgent) breakfast!

    Enjoy!

    Baked apples

    Baked Cinnamon Apples

    A simple recipe for baked cinnamon apples! 
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 232kcal
    Author: Sam Merritt

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup (70 g) light brown sugar tightly packed
    • 1 Tablespoon sugar
    • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 4-5 (1.4 kg) large apples peeled cored, and sliced about ⅓" - ½" thick (this is about 3 lbs -- I like to use Honeycrisp or Gala)
    • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
    • 3 Tablespoons salted butter cut into 6 pieces

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease a deep 9x9 pan with butter.
    • In a large bowl, stir together your sugars, cinnamon, and cornstarch until well-combined.
      ⅓ cup (70 g) light brown sugar tightly packed, 1 Tablespoon sugar, 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • Add the apples and toss until well coated. Sprinkle with lemon juice and add walnuts (if using) and stir again until well-combined.
      4-5 (1.4 kg) large apples peeled, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
    • Transfer apple mixture into your prepared baking pan (be sure to scrape out all sugar/juice from the bowl) and dot with butter pieces.
      3 Tablespoons salted butter cut into 6 pieces
    • Cover pan with foil and transfer to 375F (190C) oven. Bake for 60 minutes or until apples are tender when pierced with a fork, stopping every 15 minutes to stir apples.
    • Serve warm, top with ice cream if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.5mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.

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    Comments

    1. Kathy

      March 22, 2024 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      I thoroughly enjoyed the baked apples, and want to try the fried apples as well! I ended up doing a mini-dive into your recipes saving some I plan on trying once I get this brace off my hand! VERY HARD to cook 1 handed!
      BUT, there IS something that’s been driving me nuts, and I don’t the need to call your attention to it! When you list the calories per serving, you always add a k between the # and “cal”! example, these apples are 232 calories per serving, but you put 232kcal. That would mean these a actually 232,000 calories per serving! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ And I looked, and you’ve done the same on each recipe I looked at! Good thing you have intelligent followers who, like I did, assumed what the correct number was. I just thought you may want to get out of the habit of doing that! You’ll send your calorie conscious followers running for the hills!

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      • Sam

        March 25, 2024 at 11:36 am

        I’m so glad you enjoyed them so much, Kathy. I hope your hand heals quickly! kcal is actually used interchangeably with cal, the capitalization is important. If it were to read Kcal with a capital “K” then it would be the 232,000 calories. A Kcal is technically 1,000 calories. You will see kcal in many other parts of the world outside of the U.S. I hope this helps straighten out any confusion. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    2. Ruthie

      October 02, 2022 at 11:46 am

      I didn’t have lemon juice, so I subbed in apple cider vinegar. Fabulous!

      Reply
    3. Rachel

      October 28, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      I can’t decide between your baked apples or fried apples! Any advice? Is there a difference in taste/texture?

      Reply
      • Sam

        November 02, 2021 at 10:15 pm

        Hi Rachel! You really can’t go wrong either way. The flavors are pretty similar. The baked apples are a little more hands off and the fried apples tend to be a little bit richer. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Anne Dukehart

      April 11, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this, but didnโ€™t add the regular sugar…so delicious! Great as a snack or dessert. Yummm!

      Reply
      • Sam

        April 11, 2021 at 9:03 pm

        I’m so glad you enjoyed them so much, Anne! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    5. Dawn

      December 08, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      Can arrowroot be sub for cornstarch?

      Reply
      • Sam

        December 08, 2020 at 9:53 pm

        Hi Dawn! That should work just fine here. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. Chris

      October 03, 2020 at 5:20 pm

      What if I don’t have cornstarch

      Reply
      • Sam

        October 03, 2020 at 10:33 pm

        Flour might work!

        Reply
    7. Melinda Stanley

      February 02, 2019 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      I had Gala and Honeycrisp apples on hand that I wanted to use, so I made this recipe today without the lemon juice, and it is delicious! I have avoided cooked apple recipes for a long time due to a lemon juice intolerance, so I was happy to see your comment about just leaving it out. Will definitely be making this again!

      Reply
      • Sam

        February 02, 2019 at 1:52 pm

        I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Melinda! Thank you for commenting, I appreciate it!

        Reply
    8. Dawn Hanna

      October 31, 2018 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      Just made this for my sons class Halloween party! Such a great dish. I added marshmallows the last 15 mins for added volume lol

      Reply
      • Sam

        October 31, 2018 at 12:03 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed it, Dawn! โ˜บ๏ธ

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        • Charmaine Wade

          November 16, 2018 at 5:36 pm

          What can I substitute for the lemon juice?

        • Sam

          November 16, 2018 at 10:25 pm

          If you don’t have it, I would just leave it out.

    9. Kate

      October 26, 2018 at 11:35 am

      I’m diabetic. Can I make these with Splenda white and brown sugars? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sam

        October 26, 2018 at 8:47 pm

        I am not very familiar with baking with splenda, but I don’t see any reason it would not work. If you try it and it does turn out for you please let me know. โ˜บ๏ธ

        Reply
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