Description
Easy Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Honey is a heartwarming dessert that encapsulates the essence of fall. Tender, juicy apples are baked to perfection, enveloped in a delightful mix of honey and aromatic cinnamon. This simple yet impressive dish fills your home with an inviting aroma and pleases everyone at the table. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, serve these baked apples on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium firm apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and core the apples, leaving the bottom intact.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, honey, and cinnamon. Stir in oats if using.
- Place apples in a baking dish and fill each with the honey mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Let cool slightly before serving; drizzle remaining sauce over top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg