Baked Apples stuffed with brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts taste amazing and smell divine as it bakes. We love it served topped with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
Apples make the perfect dessert and we have 49 Easy Apple Desserts you need to try for more great ideas. The options are endless for this sweet and delicious fruit. More family favorites include Easy Fried Apple Pies Recipe , Air Fryer Apple Chips and Cracker Barrel Fried Apples.
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What are baked apples?
Baked apples are cooked in the oven until slightly soft and usually seasoned with cinnamon, sugar and other ingredients. This can be apples that are sliced or whole.
In this recipe, we are baking whole apples that are stuffed with a luscious filling including walnuts, butter, cinnamon and sugar. It is so wonderful!
Ingredients
- Large Red Apples. Make sure they are large enough for the filling.
- Brown Sugar. Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe is easy to make.
- Unsalted Butter. Softened at room temperature.
- Walnuts. Finely chopped into small pieces.
- Ice Cream. This is optional but so delicious for serving.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Recipe Variations
- Dairy Free option. Substitute non dairy butter to make this recipe vegan.
- Chopped Pecans. Instead of walnuts, try using pecans for another great mix in.
- Dried Fruit. Combine dried cranberries or dried raisins in the filling.
- Pumpkin Spice. Change the flavor and use pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon.
- Baked Apple Slices. You can slice the apples and top with filling and bake instead of using whole apples.
- Lemon Juice. Sprinkle lemon juice on apples to prevent them from turning brown.
How to Bake Apples
- Step 1. Preheat the oven. First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2. Core the apples. Use a paring knife or apple corer to remove the core from the apple. Create a hole for the filling in each of the apples. You do not have to peel the apples.
Step 3. Combine the sugar and seasoning in a small bowl. Stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon and butter until well combined. Then add in the walnuts.
Step 4. Spoon the filling mixture evenly into each of the apples. Arrange the stuffed apples in a baking dish.
Step 5. Pour the water into the bottom of the pan around the apples.
Step 6. Bake the apples until tender. You do not want them mushy.
Step 7. Serve with ice cream and enjoy.
Tips for Coring an Apple
Cut out the center of the apple using a small paring knife or apple corer. Be very careful that you do not go all the way to the bottom. This will cause the filling to leak out and not be as pretty.
Toppings
- Ice Cream. We love No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream, butter pecan and caramel swirl on top of the apples.
- Caramel Sauce. Drizzle caramel sauce on top of each serving. It is so decadent. You can use store bought or homemade caramel sauce.
- Whipped Cream. Dollop whipped cream on the apples. We love this easy homemade whipped cream.
- Chopped Nuts. Sprinkle nuts on top when serving. Some ideas include pecans, peanuts, walnuts or anything you love.
Storage
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. They will get soggy the longer they sit so it’s best to eat these within the suggested time frame.
Best Apples for Baked Apples
- Rome Beauties. Red and not too sweet with a hint of tartness.
- Granny Smith. Green and tart to balance out the sweetness of the filling.
- Honeycrisp
- Pink Lady
- Golden Delicious. This variety is yellow and sweet.
- Gala. This variety is sweeter so you may need to reduce the sugar in the filling so it is not overly sweet.
Feel free to use the variety of apples you like the most.
Microwave Baked Apples option
If you don’t have enough time to bake the apples in the oven, try making this recipe in the microwave. Just make sure to use a microwave safe container.
Prepare the apples as normal and microwave for 4 to 5 minutes. Check the texture and continue to microwave for another 4 to 5 minutes if necessary.
The final cooking time will vary as it is based on the size of your apples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this recipe can absolutely be made nut free. Simply omit the nuts in the filling.
This recipe is easy to double if you want to make more apples. Likewise, you can reduce the recipe if you are baking less apples.
This recipe takes about 40 to 45 minutes in the oven to bake. You want them to be tender but not mushy and falling apart. If they are too softy and mushy, they won’t hold their shape or the filling.
More Easy Apple Desserts
- The Best Apple Crisp Recipe
- Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Recipe
- Fried Apples
- Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings
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Baked Apples
Ingredients
- 6 Large Red Apples
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened
- 1/3 cup Walnuts finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Water
- Ice Cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a paring knife or apple corer to remove the core from the apple and create a hole for the filling in each of the apples.
- În a medium size bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon and butter until well combined. Then add in the walnuts.
- Spoon the filling mixture evenly into each of the apples.
- Place the apples in a baking dish and pour the water into the bottom of the pan around the apples.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the apples are soft and tender but not mushy.
- Let cool slightly.
- Serve topped with the sauce dripping from the bottom of the baking pan and ice cream. Enjoy!
