Baked Cinnamon Apple Casserole

What makes Baked Cinnamon Apples so good?

Baked Cinnamon Apples is a simple and comforting dessert that reminds us of a freshly baked warm apple pie.

I like that baked apples has the best parts of an apple pie without having to make a crust to bake it in.

Have you tried my Homemade Apple Pie Spice Recipe?

Made with seasonal spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, that spice mix is the perfect combination of aromatic spices that are sweet, warm, and slightly spicy. You can easily amp up your apple casserole with some homemade apple pie spice added to it!

To make this recipe your apples should be peeled and cored. You can find a selection of apple peelers here.

Why you will love this baked apple recipe

This recipe is made with simple ingredients that you may already have on hand. It is made with fresh apples as well.

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• It takes just five minutes to prepare this easy recipe.
• The scent of cinnamon and baked apples is both nostalgic and pleasant.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as changing up your spices or adding another fruit, such as a pear, to the casserole.
• You can easily serve these baked apples just as your would serve apple pie- with some whipped topping or a scoop of ice cream on the side.

Ingredients you will need to make baked apples.

• Apples . The amount you will need can depend on the size of the apples.
• Lemon juice. This helps preserve the color of the apples while adding a bit a flavor balance.
• Butter. Melted and cooled to room temperature.
• Brown Sugar. Adds to both the flavor and the texture.
• Spices. Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, and a pinch of Salt.
• Cornstarch and Water.

Expert Tip 👉 Apple juice can be used instead of the water to give some added flavor to this dish.

How to make easy cinnamon baked apples.

Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Bake Time: 45 minutes .
Servings : 8 .
How to Serve: Serve just as you would serve an apple pie.
Notes: : A 9x13" baking dish is needed for this recipe .

1. Prepare. Prepare your ingredients as indicated. This include peeling, coring, and thinly slicing your apples. Also, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prep your baking dish for non-stick.
2. Apples. Place your sliced apples into a large bowl.
3. Combine. In a medium bowl, use a whisk to combine together the lemon juice, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Once combined, pour half of this mixture over the apples and toss the ingredients. Repeat this process with the remaining combined ingredients from the medium bowl, tossing until the apple slices are all coated with the mixture.
4. Slurry. In a small bowl, combine together your cornstarch and water. Once combined, add this to the bowl with the other ingredients and toss once again.
5. Bake. Transfer the tossed ingredients to your prepared baking dish. Loosely cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then carefully remove the foil and continue to bake for another 20 minutes.
6. Serve. Let the ingredients cool for a few minutes at room temperature and the serve as desired.

Tips for making the best baked apples.

When selecting apples, select apples that are firm enough to hold up to baking. I like to use a mix of tart and sweet apples for a more personalized flavor. Good apple choices include honeycrisp, fuji, gala, golden delicious, and granny smith.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar and spices added to the mixture. If you are using just sweet apples, you may want to use less or no sugar.
2. Your apples are done baking when they are somewhat soft. You can check for doneness by gently piercing an apple slice with a fork. The apple should be tender but still hold its shape. Avoid overbaking as it can result in a mushy texture.
3. Add-ins that can work in this recipe include oats (you may need to adjust your wet ingredients), raisins, and nuts.

How to store baked cinnamon apples.

Once your baked apples have fully cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, they should keep for up to five days refrigerated or up to a few months when frozen.

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