Description
Warm and comforting baked apples filled with sweet cinnamon-spiced sugar, creating a simple and cozy dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup water or apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Core the apples, leaving the bottoms intact.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Fill the center of each apple with the sugar mixture and optional raisins or nuts.
- Top each apple with a small piece of butter.
- Place apples in a baking dish and pour water or apple juice into the bottom.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until apples are tender.
- Baste occasionally with the juices from the dish.
- Serve warm with pan juices.
Notes
- Use firm apples so they hold their shape during baking.
- Add oats for a crumble-like topping.
- Serve with ice cream or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- Adjust sugar based on apple sweetness.
- Baste during baking for extra moisture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
