Name: Baked Cinnamon Apples for the Table
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serves 4
Ingredients: 3 large apples (peeled, cored, and sliced, about 4-5 cups); ¼ cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional, but recommended); 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons butter (cut into small cubes (vegan, as desired))

If you’re looking for an unfussy dessert recipe made with apples, Baked Cinnamon Apples are a worth making! Fresh apple slices are wrapped in sweet, syrupy goodness with warm, fireside spices and baked until they are tender and savory! Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you’ve got the reliable fall treat!

Apple season is finally here, and I couldn’t be more excited! There’s only not much better than the smell of warm cinnamon apples baking in the oven! It’s probably my regular scent of all time. My Stovetop Cinnamon Apples are where I started before I began baking them:)

Now that it’s officially fall, I have one thing on my mind: comfort food. And nothing spells comfort food like these baked cinnamon apples. Consider them a hug from fall. This cinnamon apples recipe is one of my favorites for this time of year!

In reality, they are pleasing year round, but with the warm and comforting cinnamon apple flavor, I immediately associate them with the cool autumn season.

Not only are they certainly savory, they are entirely fuss-free, take only 10 minutes of prep and they’re genuinely versatile. Serve them for breakfast with oatmeal or yogurt, as a snack, or for dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

If you’re looking for something sweet and warm to get you in the spirit of the season, these roasted apples are the treat for you. Let’s bake!

baked apples slices with cinnamon and brown sugar

Ingredients Needed:

This cinnamon apples recipe calls for minimal staple ingredients & fresh apples, but the result is certainly irresistible. Here’s what you’ll need:

Apples. Use an apple that will stand up to baking. More suggestions on what type of apple to use, below. I like to use a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples for a nice balance of sweet and tart.
Brown sugar. A regular here using brown sugar to sweeten the apple slices because it has a subtle caramel flavor that pairs wonderfully with apples.
Cornstarch. Keeps the baked apple slices from becoming overly juicy.
Cinnamon + nutmeg. Adds the reliable amount of warmth!
Lemon juice. To balance the sweetness and add brightness to the overall flavor.
Butter. A small amount of butter is added on top of the sliced apples before baking for extra deliciousness.

Go-to Apples for Baking:

When I’m baking with apples, I like to use an apple that’s mostly sweet with a touch of tartness. Honeycrisp, Pink Lady or Fuji apples are my go-to. These types of apples have great flavor and hold up well during the baking process, without becoming too mushy.

You can truly use any go-to apple variety for this dish, but keep in mind, the apple variety will make a difference in the overall taste and texture. A truly tart apple (like Granny Smith) will result in roasted apples that aren’t quite sweet. And softer apples like Red Flavor-packed, Golden Flavor-packed, or Macintosh break down too much in the heat of the oven, basically turning into applesauce. Not what we’re going for in this dish!

How to Make Baked Cinnamon Apples:

This cinnamon apples recipe is seriously Straightforward to throw together! The most time consuming part is slicing the apples. Here’s a breakdown of the process:

Prep apples. Peel, core and slice your apples. Preheat the oven and grease a medium baking dish.
Toss apples with ingredients. In a large bowl, add the apples slices along with all other ingredients, except butter. Toss to coat.
Bake. Place apples in the baking dish and add butter cubes on top. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes, and until apples are tender.
Serve. Once cooked, stir to coat the apples in the tasty juices. Serve for breakfast with granola and yogurt or for a little more indulgent sweet treat, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Why you’ll love this dish:

So unfussy! This dish involves only 10 minutes of hands on time, and quite little prep.
Minimal ingredients. Only five basic ingredients, plus spices are needed.
Healthier. If you want a lightened-up fall dessert or snack, these baked cinnamon apples are dependable!
Good. Sweet, slightly tart, tender apples baked with brown sugar and warm fall spices. Yes, please!
Versatility. Baked apple slices are pleasing served for breakfast, snack or dessert. They also pair well with a variety of other ingredients, from oatmeal to ice cream!

roasted apples topped with vanilla ice cream

Ways to Use Cinnamon Apple Slices:

So many great ways to use cinnamon apple slices! Here’s some of my favs:

Cinnamon apples are great simply served in a bowl with a fork! No need to complicate things when they’re this flavor-packed!
For a fall-themed breakfast, use them as a topping over pancakes, oatmeal, French toast and waffles.
If I’m enjoying these for a snack, I like to top them with yogurt and granola and/or chopped nuts.
Craving a sweet treat? Pair the apple slices with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Storing Leftover Baked Apples:

Leftover baked apples can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated as needed (I reheat them in the microwave). They’re also pretty flavorful eaten straight out of the fridge, cold!