Best 8 How To Bake Apples Recipes

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Baked apples are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy treat that is perfect for any occasion. This article provides three different recipes for baked apples, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste.

The first recipe is for a classic baked apple with cinnamon and sugar. This is a simple and straightforward recipe that is perfect for beginners. The second recipe is for a more decadent baked apple with a caramel sauce. This recipe is sure to impress your guests, and it's perfect for a special occasion. The third recipe is for a healthier baked apple with oatmeal and nuts. This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a good source of fiber.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE BAKED APPLES



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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

6 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup whole milk

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

BAKED APPLES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large baking apples, such as Honeycrisp
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Wash and core apples, leaving enough of the core at the base of the apple to contain the filling.
  • Combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and chopped pecans in a small bowl. Roll log shapes of the mixture and press enough into each apple to fill the core.
  • Fill a 2-quart baking dish with about 3/4 cup water, or enough to cover the bottom. Place the apples upright in the dish. Bake until the apples are soft and the filling is browned, 1 hour.

BAKED APPLES



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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

6 eating apples (grown-up helpers: please score around the circumference of each with a small, sharp knife)
handful of sultanas
2 tbsp light muscovado sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
matchbox-size piece of butter
2 tsp demerara sugar

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

NO-SUGAR BAKED APPLES



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These baked apples are a favorite that my mom made every time fresh apples were in season; my favorite for this recipe are McIntosh. Great with pears too!

Provided by KAPPHARMD

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 McIntosh apples
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Remove cores and seeds of apples, leaving the bottoms intact. Place into an 8x8-inch casserole or baking dish. Place 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon into each cored apple.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until apples are softened, 20 to 25 minutes, watching to make sure they don't pop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 30.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

MICROWAVE BAKED APPLES



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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

2 apples
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons butter

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

COOKED APPLES



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Make and share this Cooked Apples recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Simmer until apples are tender.
  • Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.2, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2.1, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 23.2, Protein 0.5

BAKED APPLE SLICES



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Warm apples with a cinnamon glaze on the top.

Provided by LEAHHS

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and sliced
2 ½ tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread the apple slices into the bottom of a small baking dish. Whisk the water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour over the apple slices and gently stir. Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon over the apple slices.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until the apples are tender, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 33 g

BAKED APPLES



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Dessert ready in 50 minutes! Choose to bake or microwave these delicious apples - a wonderful treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large unpeeled tart cooking apples (Rome, Granny Smith, Greening)
2 to 4 tablespoons granulated or packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Core apples to within 1/2 inch of bottom. Peel 1-inch strip of skin from around middle of each apple, or peel upper half of each apple to prevent splitting. Place apples in ungreased glass baking dish.
  • Place 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon in center of each apple. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon. Pour water into baking dish until 1/4 inch deep.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until apples are tender when pierced with a fork. (Time will vary depending on size and variety of apple.) Spoon syrup in dish over apples several times during baking if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use firm, tart apples that hold their shape well during baking, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Prepare the apples: Core and peel the apples, then cut them into even-sized slices or wedges.
  • Use a variety of spices: Add warmth and flavor to your baked apples by using a combination of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Sweeten to taste: Adjust the amount of sugar or other sweetener you use based on the tartness of your apples and your personal preference.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish: Leave some space between the apple slices so they can cook evenly.
  • Bake until tender: The baking time will vary depending on the type of apples you use and the size of the slices. Check the apples regularly to ensure they don't overcook.
  • Serve warm or cold: Baked apples can be served warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream, or chilled and served as a refreshing snack or dessert.

Conclusion:

Whether you're looking for a classic comfort food or a healthier dessert option, baked apples are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With their sweet and tangy flavor, tender texture, and endless variations, baked apples are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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