Cinnamon Maple Baked Apples
Warm cinnamon-maple baked apples with brown sugar and butter. Easy 30-minute dessert, perfect with vanilla ice cream.
I love to serve this dessert warm out of the oven, with a scoop of ice cream on top.
Submitted by: Lonnie R. from Chicago, IL
Yield: 6 servings
- Toss thin apple slices with brown sugar and Cinnamon Maple Sugar in a bag for even coating.
- Layer slices in a greased dish, dot with butter, and bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350 F until tender.
- Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of ice cream; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Preparation Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Peel and core apples and cut them into thin slices.
Mix brown sugar, Cinnamon Maple Sugar, and salt together and pour it into a gallon freezer bag. Add apple slices and shake until they are covered.
Grease your baking dish and layer apple slices, one slightly on top of the other, until it is filled. Scatter the pats of butter across the top.
Bake for 25 – 30 minutes until apples are tender.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of apples should I use?
Use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Pink Lady. They keep their shape while baking and balance the sweet cinnamon-maple mix.
Can I bake the apples whole instead of slicing?
Yes. Core whole apples, stuff the center with a little sugar and a butter pat, and bake at 350 F for about 35 to 45 minutes until tender. Sliced apples cook faster and brown more evenly.
What is Cinnamon Maple Sugar and can I substitute it?
Cinnamon Maple Sugar is maple sugar blended with cinnamon. Substitute by mixing maple sugar and ground cinnamon or use extra brown sugar plus 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Adjust sweetness to taste.
How do I keep the apples from getting soggy?
Slice apples about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick and layer them loosely so steam can escape. For thicker sauce, toss slices with 1 teaspoon cornstarch. You can also finish at 375 F for 5 to 8 minutes to help caramelize juices.
Can I make this ahead and how should I store leftovers?
You can toss the apples with sugar and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Cooked apples keep in the fridge for about 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in a 325 F oven for 8 to 12 minutes or microwave briefly.
Is there a vegan version of this dessert?
Yes. Swap the butter for equal parts coconut oil or a vegan butter spread. Flavor and texture will be very similar.
Can I add nuts or other mix-ins?
Yes. Fold in chopped pecans, walnuts, raisins, or dried cranberries before baking. Add nuts on top during the last 10 minutes if you want them toasted.
How should I serve this and how many does the recipe feed?
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or plain yogurt. Two apples make about 2 to 3 dessert servings. Double the ingredients for more people.
What type of apples should I use?
Use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Pink Lady. They keep their shape while baking and balance the sweet cinnamon-maple mix.
Can I bake the apples whole instead of slicing?
Yes. Core whole apples, stuff the center with a little sugar and a butter pat, and bake at 350 F for about 35 to 45 minutes until tender. Sliced apples cook faster and brown more evenly.
What is Cinnamon Maple Sugar and can I substitute it?
Cinnamon Maple Sugar is maple sugar blended with cinnamon. Substitute by mixing maple sugar and ground cinnamon or use extra brown sugar plus 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Adjust sweetness to taste.
How do I keep the apples from getting soggy?
Slice apples about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick and layer them loosely so steam can escape. For thicker sauce, toss slices with 1 teaspoon cornstarch. You can also finish at 375 F for 5 to 8 minutes to help caramelize juices.
Can I make this ahead and how should I store leftovers?
You can toss the apples with sugar and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Cooked apples keep in the fridge for about 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in a 325 F oven for 8 to 12 minutes or microwave briefly.
Is there a vegan version of this dessert?
Yes. Swap the butter for equal parts coconut oil or a vegan butter spread. Flavor and texture will be very similar.
Can I add nuts or other mix-ins?
Yes. Fold in chopped pecans, walnuts, raisins, or dried cranberries before baking. Add nuts on top during the last 10 minutes if you want them toasted.
How should I serve this and how many does the recipe feed?
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or plain yogurt. Two apples make about 2 to 3 dessert servings. Double the ingredients for more people.
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