Baked Apple Slices Cinnamon (Printable)

Tender baked apple slices coated with cinnamon and brown sugar, perfect warm treat or topping.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced

→ Sweeteners & Spices

02 - 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

→ Liquids

05 - 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Other

07 - Pinch of salt
08 - 2 tsp lemon juice

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
03 - Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg if using, vanilla extract, melted butter, and a pinch of salt to the apples. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
05 - Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until apples are tender and the sauce is bubbling.
06 - Serve warm alone or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Comforting warm flavors
  • Simple ingredients and easy preparation
02 -
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor
  • Optional nutmeg adds a subtle warm spice
03 -
  • Peel apples to ensure tenderness but keep some skin for texture
  • Stir halfway through baking to coat slices evenly
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