These Maple Cinnamon Baked Apples make a wonderful dessert. The apples are dipped in a maple and cinnamon mixture, topped with some dried cranberries and baked to perfection! Top these sweet baked apples with some vanilla ice cream for even more deliciousness!
Like in our Cottage Cheese and Apple Pie, the apples turn out soft, yet crunchy. Full of flavor!
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Best apples to use:
I used Golden Delicious apples. They hold well when baked and turn out soft, not mushy, on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside.
Any apple that holds its shape well when baked would work great.
Some of the most common apples that are best for baking include:
- Golden Delicious: sweet, slightly tart
- Crispin: Juicy, sweet, slightly tart
- Granny Smith: these are more acidic/sour than the other apples, but they do taste great baked! That little acidity adds more flavor.
- Honeycrisp: also sweet and slightly tart
- Ida Reds: these have a more tart flavor
- McIntosh: these apples are sweet, with slight acidity and tart flavor
Should the apples be peeled before baking?
It's best to keep the peel. The peel helps the apple keep its "apple" shape.
Plus, it makes them more crispy on the outside. So, for sure, keep the peel! Less work and time spent too!
Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the mixture for coating: In a small mixing bowl combine the maple syrup, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg and pour mixture on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Prepare the apples for baking: rinse the apples with warm water, pat to dry and place on cutting board. Next, slice each apple in half and core each half using a paring knife. If you are using an apple corer like I did, core the apple first and then slice in half.
- Place the apple halves in maple/cinnamon mixture and coat both sides of the apple. Turn the apple halves skin down and sprinkle them with the dried cranberries.
- Bake the apples in the oven at 400°F for 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the baked apples topped with vanilla ice cream, or some yogurt. Top with some fresh berries. Some toasted walnuts. Drizzle the juice that's left over after baking. So, so good!
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Recipe
Maple Cinnamon Baked Apples
Equipment
- Apple corer optional
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 apples *see notes section below for best apples to use
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the mixture for coating: In a small mixing bowl combine the maple syrup, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg and pour the mixture onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Prepare the apples for baking: rinse the apples with warm water, pat them dry with a clean towel or paper towel, and place them on a cutting board. Next, slice each apple in half and core each half using a paring knife. If you are using an apple corer, core the apple first and then slice it in half.
- Place the apple halves in maple/cinnamon mixture and coat both sides of the apple. Turn the apple halves skin down and sprinkle them with the dried cranberries.
- Bake the apples in the oven at 400°F for 40 minutes, or until the center is fork-tender. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- choose apples that hold their shape well when baked, these include: Golden Delicious, Crispin, Honeycrisp, Ida Reds, McIntosh, Granny Smith (these apples are more acidic/sour than the other apples)
- Check for Doneness: After about 30-40 minutes of baking, test the apples by inserting a fork or knife into the center. They should be tender and easily pierced.
- If the tops of the apples are browning too quickly or if you prefer a softer texture, you can cover the baking dish with foil halfway through baking to prevent excessive browning.
- If the apples are not fully tender after 40 minutes, continue baking and check every 5-10 minutes until they reach the desired texture.
- Serve the baked apples topped with vanilla ice cream, or some yogurt. Top with some fresh berries. Some toasted walnuts. Drizzle the juice that's left over after baking.
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