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baked apples with honey and cinnamon

Baked Apples with Honey and Cinnamon

These baked apples with honey and cinnamon are a cozy, guilt-free dessert you can make in under an hour. They’re soft, lightly sweet, and spiced just right. Perfect on their own or with a scoop of ice cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, comfort food
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium apples Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, or Gala
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of sea salt

Method
 

Step 1 – Prep the apples
  1. Wash and core the apples if leaving them whole, or peel and slice into wedges about ½ inch thick. Place in a baking dish.
Step 2 – Make the glaze
  1. In a small bowl, mix honey, cinnamon, melted butter, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
Step 3 – Coat the apples
  1. Pour the glaze over the apples and toss gently so they’re coated. Sprinkle nuts on top if using.
Step 4 – Bake
  1. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes. Remove the foil during the last 5–10 minutes to caramelize the tops.
Step 5 – Serve
  1. Serve warm. Enjoy plain, or pair with vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Mixing two types of apples (like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp) adds more flavor.
  • Don’t overbake or the apples will turn mushy.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days and taste great over oatmeal or yogurt.