Easy Baked Apples Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 4 apples We used Honeycrisp.
- 1 cup water for baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and nuts if using. Set aside.½ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ cup walnuts
- Wash and core the apples, leaving enough of the core to hold the filling so it doesn’t run out the bottom.4 apples
- Divide the filling into four equal portions and use a small spoon to press the filling into the center of the apples. Pack it in tightly, since it will melt down when the apples bake
- Place the apples into a 2 quart baking dish, and pour the water around the apples.1 cup water
- Bake for 1 hour or until the apples are soft.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm with your favorite ice cream, if desired.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1 baked apple. Additionally, the calorie count does NOT include the vanilla ice cream seen in the photos. Actual calories will vary. The baked apples can be stored in a sealed container, in your fridge, for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Baked Apples Recipe
Serving Size
1 apple
Amount per Serving
Calories
351
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
104
mg
4
%
Potassium
270
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
54
g
18
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
46
g
51
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
456
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
51
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
