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This old fashioned Baked Apples recipe is my favorite light, cozy dessert, using an apple that's stuffed with a nutty, cinnamon sugar filling and baked until caramelized and tender.
I love apple recipes this time of year. Make sure to try Apple Crisp, Apple Pie, Apple Cake, Caramel Apple Dip, or learn how to make perfect Caramel Apples!
Find me making Baked Apples every night during the fall.
Find me making Baked Apples every night during the fall.I love how this Baked Apples dessert is a little lighter, and easily portion-sized for an apple per person. And the best part is it only takes 5-minute to prep; you get the flavors of my famous Apple Crisp, without the peeling and slicing. It's the perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth. For extra special indulgence, serve it with a scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce.
How to make Baked Apples:
Prep Apples: Make a deep hole in the center of the apple with a paring knife and carefully remove the core.
Make Filling: Mix together brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Add nuts, if desired. Fill each apple with filling.
Bake: Pour ¼ cup water in a baking dish and place apples on top. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until apples are tender when poked with a fork. Cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce drizzled on top. I love to spoon the sauce drippings from the pan over the top too.
Recipe Variations:
- Baked Apples in Microwave: I recommend using the oven, but if you'd like to use the microwave, you can. Just place filled apples in a microwave safe dish and cook on high for 5-8 minutes, until tender.
- Sliced Baked Apples: Check out my Apple Crisp!
Baked Apples
Ingredients
- 4 good-quality apples, (I like to use red apples, but baking apples, such as Granny Smith, work great to!)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, , or pecans
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, , packed
- 2 Tablespoons butter, , room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
- vanilla ice cream, , for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Use a paring knife or apple corer to remove the stem and seeds from the apples, making a deep hole where the filling will go.
- Combine the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix well to combine. Add the nuts. Spoon mixture evenly into each of the apples.
- Add ¼ cup of water to a baking dish and place apples on top.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Spoon the sauce drippings from the pan over the apples. Serve with ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- Baked Apples in Microwave: Baking in the oven is preferred, but for the microwave, place prepared apples in a microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 5-8 minutes, or until tender.
- Sliced Baked Apples: Try my Apple Crisp!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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*I originally shared this recipe September 2015. Updated October 2018, December 2021 and August 2024.
It was so DELICIOUS its my new go to apple tret thanks
-Xola
Made these for our dessert after lunch today and my husband and I both agreed, these are amazing! I used Gala apples and left out the walnuts. I’d say they are as good as a traditional apple dumpling…except so much easier and less time consuming!!
Thank you Lauren for sharing this recipe with us!
I made your baked apple recipe ,but i peeled the apples and cut them up as i can”t eat the peel.Did them in the Microwave for 8 min.It was as delicious as apple pie without the crust.Just the right sweetness,and a little crunch from the nuts.I will make this recipe over and over again.I give you 5 stars
Hi, I was wondering if I could substitute the nuts for something else, because I’m making this for my family and they don’t like nuts. Thanks!😊
You can easily leave the nuts out or substitute them with something like granola, oats, or even dried fruit for a little extra texture.
I made the baked apples kind of.I used everything in the recipe,but peeled and chop the apples as i can”t eat the skin.Popped it in the microwave for 8 min.The MR said it was just like apple pie without the crust .We really enjoyed it and will make it again,and again.
The recipe was absolutely amazing! I was hesitant about making it at first because I’m not into apples very much, but since it’s fall, I decided to give it a try. My kids had been asking for something with apples, so I made this recipe, and it was a huge hit! They absolutely loved it! The apples were nice and tender and tasted delicious with our vanilla ice cream. I only recommend doubling this if you have a huge family. Our family consists of 4 people so this is perfect for us, but if you have a larger family, you should use a larger pan and make more depending on your family size!
These were a nice sweet treat to finish our big family dinner. They are simple to prepare, and I popped them in the oven when we started our meal. So convenient. I will save this recipe as one of my favorite Fall desserts!
I made these today and they hit the spot! Enough sweetness without the calories! They were part of our breakfast. 🙂
Will be making them quite often now.
AMAZING!! Perfect for gatherings or just a quick sweet treat!
I made this for my family,first time ever baked an apple,my family loved it.I used honey crisp apples.Will definitely be making it again .