Description
Baked apples are a warm, comforting dessert that perfectly captures the essence of cozy fall evenings. Imagine tender apples stuffed with a rich cinnamon and brown sugar filling, then baked until they?re soft and aromatic. This easy-to-follow recipe not only evokes nostalgia but also impresses guests at any gathering. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an unforgettable treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C).
- Core each apple, leaving the bottom intact. Slice off a small portion from the base if needed for stability.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Add chopped nuts if desired.
- Stuff each apple generously with the mixture, topping with a pat of butter.
- Place apples in a baking dish with half an inch of water and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with caramel sauce or topped with ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg