Best Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples Recipe

Warm, tender cinnamon baked apples filled with brown sugar, oats, and spices are a comforting family dessert. This simple, wholesome treat fills your kitchen with the cozy aroma of fall.

Cook 55 min Difficulty EASY 270 kcal
#vegetarian #fall dessert #comfort food #cozy apple recipe
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • large apples 4 pieces
  • old-fashioned rolled oats 0.5 cup
  • unsalted butter 4 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • brown sugar 0.33 cup
  • ground cinnamon 1.5 tsp
  • ground nutmeg 0.25 tsp
  • salt 0.25 tsp
  • vanilla extract 1 tsp
  • water 0.5 cup
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 54 g 80%
Protein 2 g 3%
Fat 5 g 17%
Serving size 170g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for even baking.

  2. 2

    Core each apple, leaving the bottom intact to create a cavity, and place the apples upright in a baking dish.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and softened butter. Mix until crumbly, then stir in vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Carefully spoon the oat mixture into the center of each apple, gently packing but not overfilling.

  5. 5

    Pour water into the baking dish around the apples, cover loosely with foil, and bake for 25 minutes; then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until apples are tender but not collapsing. Serve warm.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this baked apples recipe?
The star ingredient is the large apples themselves, which provide natural sweetness and a tender, juicy texture after baking. The combination of apples with brown sugar, oats, and warming spices like cinnamon defines this comforting dessert.
Q. How do I ensure the apples cook evenly and stay tender, not mushy?
For optimal texture, bake at 375°F (190°C), covering with foil for the first 25 minutes to gently steam and soften the apples. Uncovering for the remaining time allows the filling to caramelize without over-softening the fruit.
Q. How can I prevent the oat filling from spilling out or burning?
Don’t overfill the apples; gently pack the oat and sugar mixture until it's level with the cavity. Adding water to the baking dish provides gentle steam and helps prevent burning, while covering with foil early on offers protection.
Q. What are the nutrition facts per serving, and is this dessert high in carbs?
Each serving (170g) of cinnamon baked apples provides about 270 kcal, with 54g carbs (80% of calories), 2g protein (3%), and 5g fat (17%). It’s a higher-carb treat thanks to the apples and brown sugar, making it a wholesome but indulgent dessert.
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