Baked apples: Discover the secret to irresistible flavor!
Baked apples are a delicious and comforting dessert that combines the natural sweetness of apples with warm spices and a hint of caramel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core the apples and place them in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and chopped nuts.
- Stuff the mixture into the cored apples.
- Pour water into the baking dish and dot the apples with butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the apples are tender.
- Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar based on your preference.
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with coconut oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg