Description

A simple and delicious recipe for oven-baked apples, perfect for a healthy dessert or snack. This recipe uses warm spices for a comforting flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional
1/4 cup rolled oats, optional
1/4 cup water or apple cider

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash the apples. Cut them in half lengthwise and use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out the core and seeds, creating a hollow in the center.
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional nuts and oats.
Spoon the mixture evenly into the hollowed-out centers of the apple halves.
Place the apple halves in a baking dish. Pour the water or apple cider into the bottom of the dish.
Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Basting with the liquid in the dish halfway through can add extra moisture.
Serve warm.

Notes

For a sweeter apple, you can add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup over the top before baking.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
Ensure apples are firm but ripe for best results.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 apple half
Calories: Approximately 200-250 (varies with additions)
Sugar: Approximately 25-30g (varies with additions)
Sodium: Approximately 5-10mg
Fat: Approximately 10-15g (varies with additions)
Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-40g
Fiber: Approximately 5-7g
Protein: Approximately 1-2g
Cholesterol: Approximately 15-20mg

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