This baked apples recipe is perfect for any time of the day—it’s the kind of comfort food that warms you up like a hug. Let’s get to the recipe!
Ingredients for baked apples:
- 2 large or 4 small apples (must be firm);
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted;
- 4 tablespoons sugar (granulated or brown);
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
How to make baked apples:
- First, mix the melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar well;
- Set the mixture aside;
- Cut the apples in half vertically;
- Remove the core and seeds from the apples;
- Using a knife, poke small holes in the apple flesh;
- Place the apples in a baking dish and add a thin layer of water to the bottom;
- Arrange the apples cut-side up in the dish;
- Spread the butter, sugar, and cinnamon mixture over each apple half;
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 1 hour at 350°F to 390°F;
Serving Suggestions:
You can also drizzle some honey on top for extra deliciousness! The easiest way to enjoy this is with a spoon, allowing you to scoop up all that tender apple goodness. This recipe is so easy you’ll want to make it all the time. Oh, and you can use the same method for pears or peaches—it’s amazing!
Did you know?
There are over 7,500 varieties of apples! They thrive in temperate and subtropical climates because apple trees need “chill hours” to bloom and fruit properly. For example, Gala apples typically require about 700 hours of temperatures below 45°F (7.2°C) during winter to achieve an optimal harvest (Source: Wikipedia).
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