Baked Apples
Granny Smith apple slices are tossed with sugar and spices then baked until tender in this Baked Apples recipe. Serve with a scoop of ice cream for dessert or over waffles for breakfast.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- 5 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and sliced (thin but not too thin)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples, keeping the slices thin but sturdy. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt until combined.
- Pour the mixture over the apples and toss to coat them well.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch over the apples and toss again to make sure it’s coated well.
- Spread the apples in the prepared baking dish, making sure they’re in a single layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the apples are tender and the sauce is thick and caramel-like.
- Let the apples cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.3mg