Description
Warm cinnamon apples bring comfort straight from your kitchen, with sweet spices and tender fruit creating a simple dessert that feels like a loving hug. Baked until perfectly golden, these apples will make your home smell amazing and your taste buds dance with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 baking apple
- 4 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp cold butter
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F, preparing a medium baking dish with a light butter or cooking spray coating.
- Select 4 baking apples and carefully remove the skin, dicing them into precise ½ to ¾ inch cubes.
- Transfer apple cubes to a mixing bowl and splash 3 tablespoons of lemon juice over them, gently tossing to prevent browning.
- Create a separate bowl and blend ½ cup brown sugar, 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until completely combined.
- Sprinkle the dry spice mixture across your apple cubes, stirring carefully to ensure even distribution.
- Pour 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into the bowl, stirring until each apple piece becomes thoroughly coated.
- Transfer the seasoned apple mixture into your prepared baking dish, strategically placing 4 tablespoons cold butter cubes across the top.
- Cover the dish completely with aluminum foil and slide into the preheated 350°F oven.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking that your apples transform into a tender, fragrant mixture.
- Remove the foil, give the apples a gentle stir, and serve while deliciously warm.
Notes
- Use firm baking apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor.
- Let the baked apples cool slightly before serving to help the sauce thicken and develop richer flavors.
- For a dairy-free version, replace butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts on top for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 18 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg