Description
Easy Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Honey are a heartwarming dessert that captures the essence of cozy evenings. Juicy apples are cored and filled with a delightful mixture of cinnamon, honey, and optional nuts, then baked until tender. This simple yet elegant recipe fills your kitchen with a comforting aroma and is perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet nights in. Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Core each apple carefully without slicing through the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix cinnamon, honey, and chopped nuts. Spoon this filling into each apple’s core.
- Place a small pat of butter on top of each filled apple.
- Arrange apples in the baking dish, add a splash of water around them, and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Serve warm, drizzled with any leftover juices. Optionally top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg