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Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples: Your Cozy Homemade Dessert

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Create the ultimate cozy treat with these Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples. You will bake whole apples until they are tender and coated in a warm, buttery brown sugar glaze. This simple recipe delivers nostalgic comfort perfect for fall evenings or a sweet breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium baking apples (like Honeycrisp or Gala)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • Optional: Vanilla ice cream or oatmeal for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. Wash the apples. Use an apple corer or a small knife to carefully remove the core from the top of each apple, leaving about half an inch at the bottom so the filling stays inside. Do not cut all the way through.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Stuff the center cavity of each apple with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place a small piece of butter on top of the sugar filling in each apple.
  5. Carefully place the filled apples into the prepared baking dish. Pour the hot water into the bottom of the dish around the apples.
  6. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Baking time depends on the size of your apples.
  7. Remove from the oven. Baste the apples with the liquid from the bottom of the pan.
  8. Serve warm. Top with vanilla ice cream or spoon over oatmeal for a comforting treat.

Notes

  • For a vanilla flavor boost, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the hot water before pouring it into the dish.
  • If you prefer a softer apple, cover the dish loosely with foil for the first 25 minutes of baking, then remove the foil to allow the tops to brown slightly.
  • This recipe works well with sliced apples if you prefer a quicker bake time; just toss the slices with the filling and bake for 20 minutes.

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