You’ve got a cozy night planned for the evening. But what do you serve to make your time extra special? A yummy dessert, of course!
And what could be easier than this simple and quick old-fashioned baked apples recipe? You most likely already have all the ingredients on hand. And this delicious treat is guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters!
Continue reading to learn how you can make your own baked apples for a special night!
Ingredients for Your Baked Apples
It’s likely you’ve already got most of these ingredients on hand. If not, you’ll use them for other recipes, so why not pack your pantry with them while you can?
Start by grabbing 4 large baking apples. Any variety will do, but choosing ones that are firm and tart will make this baked apple recipe even better!
You’ll also need to grab cinnamon, cardamom, old-fashioned oats, craisins or raisins, brown sugar, and butter. Now you’re ready to start making your baked apples!
How to Core an Apple
Before you begin, you’ll need to prepare your apples by coring them.
To do this, be sure to have a paring knife and a spoon on hand. Stand the apple with the stem facing you.
- Cut around the stem in a narrow circle. The circle should be about 1 inch wide.
- Pop out the stem and keep digging with the knife to carve out the core and seeds.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the loose parts of the apple. Try not to cut away too much of the apple, so you’ll have lots left for the yummy dessert!
Make Your Delicious Baked Apples Recipe!
Now it’s time to make your baked apples recipe!
- Before you begin making the apples, preheat your oven to 375 degrees. You’ll also want to put ¾ cup water on to boil.
- In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon cardamom, 2 tablespoons of craisins or raisins, and ¼ cup old-fashioned oats.
- Place the cored apples into the baking dish.
4. Stuff each apple with the oats and brown sugar mixture.
5. Next, place a tablespoon of butter on the top of each apple.
6. Pour the boiling water into the bottom of the baking dish.
7. Bake the apples for 30-45 minutes until they’re soft but not mushy.
8. Once they’re done baking, baste the apples with the juices from the bottom of the pan.
9. Serve your baked apples recipe warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or drizzle with caramel!
10. This recipe can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Variation: Sliced Baked Apples Recipe
Want to enjoy this yummy dessert but hoping to mix it up with smaller servings so you can feed more people? Try this sliced baked apples recipe variation!
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Cut and slice your apples into ¼” thin slices.
- In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon cardamom, 2 tablespoons of craisins or raisins, and ¼ cup old-fashioned oats.
- Arrange the apple slices in the bottom of the baking dish so they’re spread out evenly.
- Sprinkle the apples with the oat and brown sugar mixture.
- Cut up the butter into small pieces and sprinkle evenly on the top of the apples.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the apples are soft but not mushy.
- Once again, serve your old-fashioned baked apples warm with your choice of dessert toppings!
Frequently Asked Questions
Aren’t baked apples mushy?
No. This dessert should not be served mushy. Check the baking apples often once you hit the 30-minute mark. You can use a fork to gently slide into the side or from the middle of the apple. As long as it slides in easily, they are soft enough to eat. Do not continue to cook them once they are soft.
What variety of apples should I use for my baked apples recipe?
Again, any variety of apples will work. As long as they are large and firm, they will taste great! However, if you’re looking for specific varieties that have worked well with this recipe, try using Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Rome Beauties, Braeburn, Melrose, Winesap, Golden Delicious, Cortland, Gala, or Fuji apples.
Can I make this baked apples recipe in the microwave?
Absolutely! Follow these directions in the same exact way. However, use a microwave-safe casserole dish with a cover. Microwave the apples on high for 4 minutes, then check for softness. Continue to cook the apples at 2-minute intervals until they’re done. Baking the apples this way may take up to 10 minutes.
Enjoy Your Baked Apples Recipe!
Now that you know how to make your old-fashioned baked apples recipe be sure to stock up on the ingredients so you’ll have them at a moment’s notice. This delicious dessert will be the crowd-pleaser you need to make a cozy night even better!
Looking for more recipes to try? Check out our Recipes page for main meals, desserts, and snacks!
Baked Apples
You’ve got a cozy night planned for the evening. But what do you serve to make your time extra special? A yummy dessert, of course! And what could be easier than this simple and quick old-fashioned baked apples recipe? This delicious treat is guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters!
Ingredients
- 4 large baking apples
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons craisins or raisins
- ¾ cup boiling water
Instructions
- Core your apples so the center is hollow with a ½” - 1” thickness of apple left at the bottom. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. You’ll also want to put the water on to boil.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, craisins or raisins, and old-fashioned oats.
- Place the cored apples into the baking dish. Stuff each apple with the oats and brown sugar mixture. Place a tablespoon of butter on the top of each apple.
- Pour the boiling water into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake the apples for 30-45 minutes until they’re soft but not mushy.
- Once they’re done baking, baste the apples with the juices from the bottom of the pan.
- Serve your baked apples recipe warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or drizzle with caramel.
Notes
This recipe can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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After earning a BMUS with a Certification in Music Therapy, she decided to homeschool her children. Here she discovered a passion for learning and teaching, which led her to make writing a priority. She currently enjoys reading and writing YA sci-fi and fantasy, as well as middle-grade mysteries.
Having come from a family where cooking wasn’t a priority, she quickly discovered her love of cooking and baking soon after she married. Twenty-three years later it’s still a passion for her as she enjoys creating new recipes for her family and friends. She found her green thumb in the garden soon after her family bought their first house and appreciates the yummy food grown in her own backyard!
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