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    Home » Recipes

    Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples

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    Baked Cinnamon Apples are the ultimate Fall recipe and so easy to make. Made in one bowl with only 6 ingredients, this recipe makes for a perfectly healthy apple dessert, topping, or side dish you and your family will love all season long.

    Trying to find healthy recipes, specifically desserts, for the holiday season? Well, your search is officially done. Say, “HELLO!” to these baked cinnamon apple slices! No matter if it’s a holiday dinner party, potluck, or a simple gathering with your friends, this easy apple dessert must be served.

    Fall and winter are all about warm, cozy, and comforting dishes. And, this recipe is perfect. So, make it yourself, and see why hot baked cinnamon apples will take your holiday meals up a notch every time. Plus, your kitchen will smell amazing. Enjoy!

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    • ⏲ Cooking Time
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top Tips
    • Baked Cinnamon Apples FAQ
    • What Do I Serve With Baked Cinnamon Apples?
    • More Vegan Recipes With Apples
    • Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples
    • 💬 Community

    Table of Contents

    • ⏲ Cooking Time
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top Tips
    • Baked Cinnamon Apples FAQ
    • What Do I Serve With Baked Cinnamon Apples?
    • More Vegan Recipes With Apples
    • Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples

    ⏲ Cooking Time

    If using stone bakeware you’ll need to adjust the bake time for the bakeware to heat up. You’ll generally want to add an extra 10 minutes. And, as always, every appliance is different so cook times can tend to vary.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Here’s what you’ll need:

    • Apples: I prefer a mix of tart and sweet. My favorites are Honeycrisp & Granny Smith.
    • Lemon Juice: Great for balancing out the sweetness. Be sure and use real lemon juice, not that crap in the green bottle.
    • Maple Syrup: Keeps this dish naturally sweetened and beautifully caramelizes the apples.
    • Spices: Cinnamon and nutmeg are the flavors of Fall and Winter. But, pumpkin pie spice is excellent as well.
    • Arrowroot Flour: This is to make sure it thickens as it cooks. You can also use cornstarch.

    🔪 Instructions

    This Baked Cinnamon Apples recipe is so simple and requires a few basic ingredients and 1 bowl.

    Peeled, cored, and a sliced mixture of crunchy sweet and tart apples are tossed in maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, a bit of lemon juice and then baked to tender, caramelized perfection.

    1. Preheat your oven to 375˚F. 
    2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples and place them in a large bowl. (Try and keep the slices consistent and thin. It helps them to cook evenly.)
    3. Add in all the remaining ingredients and toss until the apples are evenly coated.
    4. Pour the apples into a 9×13 baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 40 minutes. Then, remove the foil, stir the apples, and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes. The apples should be VERY fork tender and the sauce should be fairly thick and bubbly.
    5. Serve the cinnamon baked apples plain or with a dollop of Vegan Whipped Cream.

    💭 Top Tips

    • This is a great way to use up that apple surplus that’s on the brink of going bad.
    • Try adding dried cranberries and maple roasted pecans for extra flavor and texture.
    • Be sure to use crunchier and firmer apples for this recipe.
    • Use a good vegetable peeler and paring knife when working with apples.

    Baked Cinnamon Apples FAQ

    Are Baked Cinnamon Apples healthy?

    Yes, especially these. They are naturally sweetened, vegan, and completely oil-free.

    Do I have to peel the apples?

    No. But, I prefer to peel them. I feel they bake up much better and I don’t have to deal with the skin.

    What apples are best for making Baked Cinnamon Apples?

    I prefer a mixture of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp because I like tart and sweet together. Pink Lady, Gala, Fuji, Jonagold, Jonathan, SweeTango, and Braeburn are also excellent choices.

    How do I store baked cinnamon apples and for how long?

    These are always best when fresh, but you can keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Reheat, covered, in a 350˚F oven until warm. If the sauce is too thick simply add a bit of water or apple juice.

    Are Baked Cinnamon Apples gluten-free?

    Yes, and they are also grain-free. If that’s your thing you’re in luck.

    What Do I Serve With Baked Cinnamon Apples?

    These baked cinnamon apples are perfect on their own, but try serving them with these other dishes:

    • Top with this delicious Vegan Whipped Cream
    • On top of my Healthy Oil-Free Granola
    • Try covering this Vegan French Toast Casserole
    • Pour them over the best Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

    More Vegan Recipes With Apples

    • Instant Pot Apple Butter
    • The Best Vegan Apple Crisp
    • Vegan Apple Crumble
    • Apple Cranberry Coleslaw With Maple Roasted Pecans
    • Apple Walnut Salad

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    Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples

    ★★★★★

    5 from 8 reviews

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    Baked Cinnamon Apples are the ultimate Fall recipe and so easy to make. Made in one bowl with only 6 ingredients, this recipe makes for a perfectly healthy apple dessert, topping, or side dish you and your family will love all season long.

    • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 2 large Granny Smith apples
    • 5 large Honeycrisp apples
    • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
    • ¾ cup maple syrup
    • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
    • ½ tsp. ground nutmeg
    • 3 Tbsp arrowroot flour
    • ¼ cup water

    For Serving (optional)

    • Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 375˚F. 
    2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples and place them in a large bowl. (Try and keep the slices consistent and thin. It helps them to cook evenly.)
    3. Add in all the remaining ingredients and toss until the apples are evenly coated.
    4. Pour the apples into a 9×13 baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 40 minutes. Then, remove the foil, stir the apples, and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes. The apples should be VERY fork tender and the sauce should be fairly thick and bubbly.
    5. Serve the cinnamon baked apples plain or with a dollop of Vegan Whipped Cream.

    Equipment

    Vegetable Peeler

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    Paring Knife

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    9×13 Baking Dish

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    Maple Syrup

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    Notes

    This is a great way to use up that apple surplus that’s on the brink of going bad.

    Try adding dried cranberries and maple roasted pecans for extra flavor and texture.

    Be sure to use crunchier and firmer apples for this recipe.

    Use a good vegetable peeler and paring knife when working with apples.

    • Author: Shane Martin
    • Prep Time: 10 mins.
    • Cook Time: 60 mins.
    • Category: Sweets
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
    • Diet: Vegan

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 195
    • Sugar: 37.5 g
    • Sodium: 6.5 mg
    • Fat: 0.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 50 g
    • Fiber: 5.1 g
    • Protein: 0.7 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: baked cinnamon apples, cinnamon baked apples, baked apple recipe, baked apple slices, healthy baked cinnamon apples

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Chelsea

      April 06, 2022 at 9:19 pm

      Hey there, I’m allergic to maple syrup and usually substitute date syrup for it when needed, do you think that would be a good sub or any other ideas? Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        April 06, 2022 at 10:10 pm

        Date syrup is a great sub.

        Reply
    2. Jane Reinsel

      October 17, 2021 at 1:18 pm

      These look fantastic, and I would love to serve them over pancakes while camping in the cold, but obviously won’t have an oven!! Could I make these at home and reheat on a propane burner, or would the apples end up being too mushy?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 17, 2021 at 6:19 pm

        Absolutely! Ultimately, you could toss all the ingredients into a large skillet or dutch oven and cook them over a fire.

        Reply
    3. grace

      October 16, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      I made this recipe today, using all honey crisp apples that were freshly picked OH MY GOSH! These baked apples are AMAZING! I doubled up the recipe. I added ground cloves, the exact amount as the ground nutmeg. I also used cornstarch in place of arrowroot as I didn’t have the latter of the two.

      SO yummy. Thanks Shane. I will definitely make this again!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Edward

      August 30, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      By coincidence I just experimented by making a recipe similar to this. I was tired of vegan apple crisp recipes that tasted horrid.

      I will tweak my recipe by following yours.

      Thanks for all you do.

      P. S. For some reason I thought you and your family lived in England.. lol.. and here you are living down on the Mississippi!

      All the best to you and your family!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 31, 2021 at 3:02 pm

        Thanks, brother!

        Reply
    5. grace

      February 10, 2021 at 9:42 am

      can I use cornstarch in place of arrowroot? thanks

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        February 12, 2021 at 10:38 am

        Absolutely!

        Reply
      • Shane Martin

        February 12, 2021 at 10:40 am

        Yes, absolutely!

        Reply
    6. Melanie

      December 21, 2020 at 10:34 am

      An easy and delicious dessert, thanks! Like fried apples but better – and no butter

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. carolyn

      December 15, 2020 at 8:40 am

      It was like eating apple pie filling – delicious! And the house smelled amazing as it was baking.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Jan Milligan

      December 03, 2020 at 7:46 am

      Do you have a cauliflower soup recipe? Really appreciate you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 04, 2020 at 9:37 am

        Soon:)

        Reply
    9. Diana Petrilli

      December 03, 2020 at 1:20 am

      I made this as soon as I saw your recipe! It’s sooo good! I put it atop waffles and added coconut Reddi Wip…such a treat! The baked apples came out perfectly and taste delicious. I will make this recipe often, so thank you very much!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 04, 2020 at 9:39 am

        That’s sounds delicious, Diana! Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    10. Shane Martin

      December 02, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      Baked Cinnamon Apples are the ultimate Fall recipe and so easy to make. Made in one bowl with only 6 ingredients, this recipe makes for a perfectly healthy apple dessert, topping, or side dish you and your family will love all season long.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • ML

        December 02, 2020 at 10:01 pm

        Would love to make this….but am I crazy? Where is the cinnamon??

        Reply
        • Shane Martin

          December 04, 2020 at 9:39 am

          I fixed it:) I’ve been heavy on the pumpkin pie spice as of late and was in a zone. Thanks for the heads up.

          Reply
    11. Susan Wright

      December 02, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      thanks

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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