So Easy Sliced Baked Apples Recipe
A simple and comforting recipe for baked apple slices, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and gently baked with butter for a tender and flavorful treat. Ideal as a standalone dessert or a delicious topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes.
- Author: Cara
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Apples
- 3–4 medium apples (about 3 cups sliced; cores discarded)
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) to prepare for baking the apples.
- Melt Butter or Oil: Place the tablespoon of butter or coconut oil into a pie plate or baking dish and warm it in the oven for a few minutes until melted, then remove it from the oven.
- Slice Apples: Slice the apples into approximately 1/2-inch thick slices, discarding the cores to avoid bitterness.
- Toss with Cinnamon: Place the sliced apples into the baking dish with the melted butter or oil, add the cinnamon, and toss everything together to evenly coat the apple slices.
- Bake: Bake the apples for 28-34 minutes or until they are tender when poked with a fork, ensuring they are soft and flavorful.
- Serve: Serve the baked apple slices warm, either as is or chopped into smaller pieces as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes.
Notes
- Use a firm apple variety like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for best texture.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to taste for a stronger or milder flavor.
- For added sweetness, sprinkle a teaspoon of brown sugar or drizzle honey before baking.
- Leftover baked apples can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, use melted coconut oil instead of butter.
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