These easy to make baked apple slices are oven-baked with cinnamon, butter, and brown sugar until they are perfectly tender (not mushy), like apple pie without the crust! Serve warm with ice cream, yogurt or granola.

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Want to get your whole house smelling like my best homemade apple pie, without fussing over pie dough or pastry? I’m here to tell you that making these easy baked apples is the best kind of aromatherapy, and they taste pretty delicious.

The sliced apples bake in butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and other spices, which absolutely makes your house smell amazing! I guarantee it’s a million times better than a pumpkin-spice candle, and you get to eat it, too.

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This simple fruity treat combines firm, sweet apples with melted butter, brown sugar and spices in a baking dish.

How to bake sliced apples

Baking sliced apples is one of the easiest ways to quickly cook them.

  • Toss the apple slices with butter, sugar, spices, cornstarch salt and vanilla together in a bowl
  • Bake the dish in a hot oven (425 degrees) for about 30 minutes.
  • The apples will become tender and golden, while the sauce bubbles and almost turns into a caramel sauce, bubbling and delicious.
Baked Apples and runny cream in a serving bowl with a spoon.

I think these lightly sweetened roasted apples fall into the category of a sweet breakfast treat or even a light dessert. I love warm roasted apples in a bowl, with a big spoonful of creamy yogurt and my best homemade granola, or over a stack of whole grain pancakes.

The best apples for baking

To make sure your spice-roasted apples turn out perfectly tender or if you’re wondering what to do with old apples you might have in the hous, use one or a combination of these apple varieties,

  • Honeycrisp: This is a great all-around apple to eat of hand, and also a champ for baked desserts. It’s snappy, tart and juicy.
  • Gala: A winner for pies and all kinds of baking, Gala apples taste sweet and mild when raw, and they’re a popular choice for professional pie bakers.
  • Jonagold: A little harder to find, Jonagolds are a cross between Golden Delicious and the heirloom Jonathan apple. Jonagolds have good flavor and firm texture.
  • Granny Smith: Tart, crisp Grannies are versatile for snacking and baking.
  • Braeburn: A flavorful variety with a perfect balance of sweetness and crispness.
Cinnamon-Spice Roasted Apples
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Baked Spiced Apple Slices

Karen Tedesco
Easy to make baked apple slices oven-baked with cinnamon, butter and brown sugar until they are perfectly tender (not mushy).
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Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 5-6 crisp tart apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or Paula Red, peeled and cored
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) melted butter
  • ⅓ cup (80 g) brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 (220C) degrees.
  2. Slice each apple into 1/2-inch wedges — you should have a generous 4 cups.
  3. Stir the butter, sugar, spices, cornstarch, salt and vanilla together in a bowl.
  4. Toss the apples with the butter mixture and transfer to a shallow baking dish.
  5. Roast the apples about 20-25 minutes, until they soften and juices are caramelized and bubbling.
  6. Let cool 5 minutes. Serve the apples warm over softly whipped cream on the side.

Notes

  • Roasted spiced apples are delicious served warm, topped with granola and plain yogurt, ice cream or over pancakes or waffles.
  • Choose one or a combination of apple varieties that stay firm for baking, such as Honeycrisp, Gala, Jonagold, or Braeburn. 

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 296kcal Carbohydrates: 50g Protein: 1g Fat: 12g Sodium: 287mg Fiber: 6g Sugar: 42g

Nutrition facts are calculated by third-party software. If you have specific dietary needs, please refer to your favorite calculator.

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