Description
This baked apple recipe features tender, spiced tart apples baked to perfection with a buttery, cinnamon-scented topping. Enhanced with walnuts or raisins for added texture and served warm with vanilla ice cream, it’s a cozy dessert perfect for chilly evenings or a comforting treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 3 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Liquids and Fats
- 1/4 cup apple cider or juice
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup walnuts or raisins
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the apples evenly.
- Prepare Apples: Peel and slice the tart apples, then place them evenly in a greased 1-quart baking dish, spreading them out to create a flat layer for even cooking.
- Mix Topping: In a small bowl, combine sugar, apple cider or juice, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger, stirring well to create a flavorful spiced mixture.
- Add Topping to Apples: Pour the sugar and spice mixture evenly over the sliced apples in the baking dish, ensuring every slice gets coated.
- Butter and Nuts: Dot the top with small pieces of butter, then sprinkle the walnuts or raisins evenly over the apples to add richness and texture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the apples are tender and bubbling at the edges.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Spoon the baked apples warm into bowls and top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast of temperatures and flavors.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn for the best flavor and texture.
- The baking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the apple slices and the oven’s accuracy.
- For a nut-free variation, omit the walnuts or raisins.
- Serve with whipped cream or custard as an alternative to vanilla ice cream.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
