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These old fashioned Baked Apples are filled with a sweet cinnamon filling and baked until caramelized and tender. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it's the coziest Fall dessert.
Old Fashioned Baked Apples that HIT every time!
These baked whole apples are one of those desserts that makes the whole house smell like Fall the second it goes in the oven. This is a great dessert you can prep in advance, and I love serving it to a crowd because it's naturally gluten-free and a healthier dessert that everyone loves. It's like a healthier version of apple pie and made much quicker and easier.
Try more apple recipes, like Broccoli Apple Salad, How to Can Applesauce, Apple Bundt Cake, Fresh Apple Cake, Applesauce Muffins, Caramel Apples, and Apple Coffee Cake!
How to make Baked Apples:
Core the Apples: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, then use a paring knife or apple corer to remove the stem and seeds, making a deep hole for the filling.
Fill and Bake: Mix the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nuts, then spoon into each apple. Place the apples in a baking dish with ¼ cup water and bake 40 to 45 minutes, until tender.
Serve: Spoon the sauce drippings from the pan over the baked cinnamon apples and serve warm with ice cream, if desired.
Baked Apples
Equipment
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.4 good-quality apples
- 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.¼ cup light brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons butter, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- Add ¼ cup of water to a baking dish and place apples on top.¼ cup water
- 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.
- Serve: Spoon the sauce drippings from the pan over the apples. Serve with ice cream, if desired.vanilla ice cream
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, August 2024 and September 2026.
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 .