Amazing 40-Minute Baked Apple Bliss
Enjoy Jacob’s simple recipe for classic whole baked apples, filled with warm cinnamon and brown sugar. This comforting dessert is easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy evening treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium baking apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 small pieces
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the apples. Use a melon baller or small spoon to carefully core the center of each apple, leaving about a 1/2 inch border at the bottom so the filling stays inside.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Divide the sugar mixture evenly among the four cored apples, packing it gently into the center cavity.
- Place one small piece of butter on top of the sugar mixture in each apple.
- Arrange the apples in a small baking dish.
- Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish around the apples.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Carefully spoon any accumulated juices from the bottom of the dish over the apples before serving warm.
Notes
- We prefer firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith as they hold their shape well during baking.
- If the tops start to brown too quickly, loosely tent the dish with foil.
- For extra richness, you can add 1 tablespoon of chopped walnuts or pecans to the sugar mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: Approx. 220
- Sugar: Approx. 35g
- Sodium: Approx. 2mg
- Fat: Approx. 8g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 38g
- Fiber: Approx. 5g
- Protein: Approx. 0g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20mg