Description
Baked Apple Halves are a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender apples topped with a cinnamon-spiced brown sugar and butter mixture, baked to caramelized perfection. Easy to make and naturally sweet, they’re perfect served on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala), halved and cored
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
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1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional
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Honey or maple syrup for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare apples: Place apple halves cut-side up in the baking dish.
3️⃣ Mix topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and nuts (if using).
4️⃣ Fill apples: Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over each apple half. Top each with small pieces of butter.
5️⃣ Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until apples are tender and caramelized.
6️⃣ Serve: Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve warm on their own or with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
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Choose firm apples that hold their shape when baked.
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You can swap nuts for raisins or oats for different textures.
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Great comforting dessert that’s naturally sweet and simple to make!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min