Easy Baked Apples and Cinnamon Recipe for Fall
Easy baked apples and cinnamon recipe for fall that will fill your home with the warm aromas of the season.
It’s hard to believe the days are getting shorter and the nights are cooler. And as much as I don’t want summer to end, fall is, after all, apple season. Which means it’s time for some delicious apple desserts. Nothing says fall quite as much as the scent of cinnamon and apples baking in your oven.
I’m drawn to this easy dessert because of the simple ingredients, the abundance of really fresh apples, and all the fall flavors. It’s just a great way to usher in the new season.
Baked cinnamon apples recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 large apples
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dried apple slices chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons monk sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup apple cider
Directions:
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place a pie dish on top.
- Wash the apples and slice the top of the apple off of each of the apples, about 1/2″ thick.
- Using an apple corer, core the apples leaving about 1/2″ at the bottom (avoid going all the way through the bottom of the apple). After the core has been removed, using a small paring knife, melon baller, or small spoon, hollow out a little more of the apple flesh so that you can fill it with chopped dried apple slices.
- Peel about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch of the apples around the top and rub the lemon on the exposed part (save the apple peels for use later).
- Place apples in the baking dish and fill the cavity with the chopped dried apples, sugar, cinnamon, a little honey, cubed butter, and then cover with the apple tops that you cut off. They may topple a little, that’s okay.
- Squeeze the lemon juice all over the apples and then place the lemon in the dish next to the apples.
- Add the apple peels, apple cider, and drizzle with a little more honey at the bottom of the dish.
- Bake in a 375º oven for 70 minutes. (Check to see if done by inserting a fork, depending on the size of your apples, the cooking time may vary and take a little longer).
- Remove the tops, serve on saucers or shallow bowls, drizzle the juice from the bottom of the pan over the apples, and top with a little whipped cream and a little more cinnamon.
What are the best apples to use with this recipe?
I would suggest using whatever apple variety is your favorite. Personally, I like to use honey crisp apples but Gala apples, pink lady apples, or granny smith apples work well too.
After baking, will the apples be too mushy?
The apples will be soft for sure. You should be able to easily poke a fork in them when they are done. But I wouldn’t say they will be mushy.
Should apples be peeled before baking them?
For this recipe, I do not peel them. However, when I’m baking an apple pie I definitely do.
Is this baked apple recipe still healthy?
Most experts will say that to keep apples’ nutrition intact, it is best to eat them raw since cooking can cause the loss of certain nutrients. However, cooked apples are still a very wholesome food but the more butter and sugar you add to them, the less healthy they become. But as far as desserts go, this one tends to lean on the healthier side.
Are there things I could add or substitute in this recipe?
I really like the simplicity of this recipe and letting the apples be the star. But you can certainly have some fun with additional toppings. I mean, who wouldn’t love a drizzle of caramel sauce over the top? Or a scoop of vanilla ice cream?
How can I store the leftover apples?
If you’re lucky enough to have any of the baked apples leftover, you can store them in an airtight container for up to two days. When you’re ready to serve them again, just reheat them in the microwave.
PrintCinnamon Baked Apples
Cinnamon Baked Apples are so easy to make and your house will smell amazing!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 large apples
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dried apple slices chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons monk sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup apple cider
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place a pie dish on top.
- Wash the apples and slice the tops off of the apples, about 1/2″
- Core the apples leaving about 1/2″ at the bottom (avoid going all the way through).
- Peel about 1/4″ around the top of each apple and rub the lemon on the exposed part.
- Place the apples in the pie dish and fill with the chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, a little honey, cubed butter, and then cover with the apple tops that you cut off. They may topple a little, that’s okay.
- Squeeze the lemon all over and then place it in the dish next to the apples.
- Add the apple peels, the apple cider, and drizzle with a little more honey at the bottom of the dish.
- Bake in a 375º oven for 70 minutes. (Check to see if done by inserting a fork, depending on the size of your apples, it may take a little longer)
- Remove the tops, serve on saucers or shallow bowls, and top with a little whipped cream and a little more cinnamon.
Notes
The best way to make sure your apples sit straight and upright is to buy the most perfectly rounded apples you can find. When serving, you don’t want the apples to tip over.
Thank you for the lovely post Annie and have a lovely time planning your trip! I am going to check out that hotel brand always useful to know .Happy Fall 🙂
I am so excited about your upcoming travels, Annie. Now I can live vicariously through you. Those apples have my mouth watering.
I’m going to change the water in the vase right now…but the dahlias look even more full and amazing. Thank you so much!!
Well, Mary Ann…I’ve been living vicariously through you all summer!! Cannot wait to see you next week! xx
I have read Erin’s memoir and watched the series and enjoyed both. She’s a very thoughtful person who just loves taking care of her guests at the restaurant. Lucky you getting to stay at the cabin and enjoy her delicious food.
I’m so excited! We leave in the morning! It will be a quick trip, but so worth it!!
I haven’t made baked apples in ages. Thanks for the reminder and recipe!
I know! It’s one of those things I forget about and then something reminds me!
I love baked apples and I am going to make this recipe. It sounds fabulous! Going to Main and staying in those darling cabins sounds like such fun. Farm girl flowers are the best. As you said they don’t ever surprise you with something that you didnt order. I have never heard of Tablet Hotels I must check them out!! Always love your Sunday favorites!
Annie love this post! I think the apples looks yummy. I have never tried that, but I think Max will love it. I am so excited for your trip to Europe. I didn’t know anything about Tablet hotels, but will check them out. You are going to the most wonderful places and Berlin is still on my list to get to. Have fun in that little cabin. It’s made for you. I hope you’re going to share a lot of photos.xo Kim
P.S. I adore your gift wrap ideas always!
Kim, we have used Tablet hotels ever since Mary Ann told us about them! Can’t wait to see you next week!
Annie, Wait I almost forgot to say I can’t believe that cabin is the Lost Kitchen’s !! I saw aa great thing on her on PBS and wow. This is so so cool you get to experience her place and have breakfast!! Yay.
Made this for my kids! They loved it