Description
This Baked Apples recipe features tender Honeycrisp apples coated in a spiced mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice, baked to perfection with buttery cubes that add richness. A warm and comforting dessert that’s simple to prepare and delightful to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 Honeycrisp apples 900 grams
- ⅓ cup brown sugar 71 grams
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice 14 grams (from ½ lemon)
- 2 tablespoons water 28 grams
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch 7 grams
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 grams
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 42 grams, sliced into small cubes (⅜ stick)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F to prepare for baking the apples gently.
- Prepare Apples: Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin slices to ensure even cooking.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the sliced apples into a large bowl. Add brown sugar, lemon juice, water, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and kosher salt. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat the apple slices with the mixture.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly spray a casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Transfer the apple mixture into the dish and scatter the small cubes of unsalted butter over the top.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture, and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
- Uncover and Continue Baking: Remove the aluminum foil, then bake the apples uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to allow the top to caramelize and the sauce to thicken.
Notes
- Using Honeycrisp apples offers a nice balance of sweetness and firmness, but you can substitute with Granny Smith or Fuji apples.
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of ground cloves or ginger to the spice mix.
- If you prefer a lower sugar version, reduce the brown sugar to 1/4 cup or substitute with a natural sweetener like maple syrup.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special dessert.
- The cornstarch helps thicken the sauce; make sure to mix it evenly to avoid clumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
