Baked apples are a classic dessert that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. This versatile dish can be enjoyed on its own, served with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream, or used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal. The natural sweetness of the apples pairs perfectly with the warm, comforting spices used in this recipe. This article features three variations of baked apples: classic baked apples, caramel baked apples, and apple pie baked apples. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos to guide you through the process. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find the perfect baked apple recipe in this article to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
BAKED APPLES
Little hands aged from 3-6 can help make these sweet treats, best served with vanilla ice cream
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Ask a grown-up to turn the oven on to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Sit each apple on the worktop and push the apple corer into the centre of each one (or ask a grown-up to do this for you).
- Mix the sultanas, muscovado sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
- Stand up the apples, side by side, in a baking dish. Using your fingers, push a little bit of the sultana mixture into each apple, using up all the mixture between them.
- Add a blob of butter to the top of each and sprinkle over the demerara sugar. Ask a grown-up to put the dish in the oven for 20 mins or until the apples are cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.07 milligram of sodium
APPLE PIE IN A BROWN PAPER BAG
This is the most incredible pie. Cooking it in the brown paper bag makes the filling soft and juicy and the top crunchy. I have made this recipe for over 25 years and everyone who has ever eaten it can't believe how wonderful it is! I was given this recipe by my best friend and I think she got it from her friend's grandmother. After so many years I decided it was time to share it with the world! Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Reheats very well.
Provided by Mamadellie
Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make the bottom crust, stir the flour and white sugar together in a bowl until well-combined. Rub the unsalted butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle with cold water, a couple of tablespoons at a time, mixing the dough together lightly with a fork until it barely holds together.
- Form the dough into a ball and roll it out to a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Gently ease the dough into an 8-inch pie dish. Cut off any excess pastry with a knife. Finish the edge of the crust by gently pressing the tines of a fork into the dough all the way around the edge of the pie dish. Set the crust aside.
- To make the pie filling, stir the apples, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and lemon juice together in a large bowl; set aside.
- To make the topping, mix 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of softened butter, and the superfine sugar together in a bowl until you have a sticky, moist dough.
- To assemble the pie, cover the bottom of the pie crust with a light, even layer of graham cracker crumbs. Fill the pie with the apple mixture, piling it up in a mound shape. Pinch off pieces of the topping mixture, flatten them a little with your fingers, and dot them at random all over the top of the filling, covering as much of the filling as possible.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Tear off 2 30-inch-long pieces of parchment paper and place them in a cross shape on a work surface. Place the filled pie in the center of the two pieces of parchment, bring the paper ends up over the pie and fold and staple the parchment paper over the pie to completely enclose and seal in the pie. The paper should not touch the top or sides of the pie. Place the parchment-wrapped pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Don't peek inside the parchment paper while baking. Remove from the oven, carefully tear the parchment paper away from the pie, and let cool; serve warm. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 77.9 mg, Sugar 45.2 g
MICROWAVE BAKED APPLES
This is an easy and fast baked apple recipe. Great for brunch or snack. Stuff the apples with any additional fruits that you wish -- cranberries stuffed into apples are especially delicious.
Provided by Nicole M.
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 11m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Core the apples, leaving the bottom intact.
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon the sugar mixture into the apples and set a teaspoon (or more to your taste) of butter on top of each apple. Place the apples in a deep casserole dish and cover.
- Microwave for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes or until tender. Let the apples sit for a couple minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 33 mg, Sugar 32.1 g
APPLE PIE BAKED IN A BAG
This is a pie made in Southern, Wis., by a company called the Elegant Farmer. It's owned by Dan and Karen, and she found the recipe in Texas. They've been making them for about 20 years, selling them at their general store and bakery near their farm where they have pick-your-own-apples and pumpkins. They also sell all over the country, including Texas, so the pie has gone full circle. The apples they use in their pies come from Michigan and the crust is not your typical pie dough - it's sort of cookie-like but has lard in it (except the version they make for Whole Foods, which uses vegetable shortening). The brown paper bag helps cook the apples long enough without over baking and over browning the crust, plus they stay juicy. Once the apples are cooked, a circle is cut out of the bag on top to let the crust brown for a few minutes and get crisp. It's then sold right in the grease stained brown paper bag!
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 1 pie or 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the Crust: In a food processor combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and pulse until pea-sized pieces appear. Add the water and pulse briefly¿it will still look crumbly. Transfer the crumbs to 2 pieces of parchment paper or foil and form into 2 disks. Wrap the discs with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- On a work surface lightly dusted with flour, roll out 1 disk to a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Keep rolling until the circle is at least 2 inches larger than your pan. Line the pie pan with the dough, letting the edge hang over a bit. Roll the second disk, place it on a sheet pan and chill it until you're ready to build your pie.
- Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
- Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, toss the apple slices, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together. Transfer to the pie shell and dot with the butter. Brush the overhanging edges of the dough with water. Carefully cover with the rolled-out top crust and pinch the edges together, turning them under all around to make a thick edge. To decorate the rim, press it all around with the back of a fork, or just pinch it to seal. With a scissors, cut a few V-vents in the center.
- Slide the pie into the brown paper bag and fold the top down. Staple bag shut and place it on a sheet pan. Bake for 1 hour.
- Remove the pie from the oven and cut a large circle in top of the bag. Return to the oven and bake until the crust is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.
- Let the pie cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
BAKED APPLES
My dad's baked apples.
Provided by LuCynda Hansen
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Scoop out the core from top of the apple, leaving a well. Do not cut all the way through. Stuff each apple with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter. Place in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until sugar begins to caramelize and apples are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 91 mg, Sugar 40.9 g
SIMPLE BAKED APPLES
This is a family standard. We have it at least once a week during the winter. The spices, nuts and raisins can be interchanged or omitted depending upon your tastes. This also serves as a great breakfast, side dish, or dessert.
Provided by MAEVEN6
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish, or coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place apples in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Stir spice mixture into apples until evenly distributed. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Spoon into prepared dish. Pour milk evenly over apple mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until soft and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 5.8 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
Tips:
- Choose firm, tart apples that hold their shape well when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
- Use a sharp knife to core the apples, making sure to remove the seeds and stem.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off.
- Be careful not to overfill the bags, as the apples will expand during baking.
- Bake the apples at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to allow them to cook through without burning.
- Serve the apples warm with your favorite toppings, such as vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Baked apples in a bag are a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight treat or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give baked apples in a bag a try. You won't be disappointed!
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