Baked Sweet Apples Recipe

This Baked Sweet Apples Recipe is a tender and spiced recipe, which features fresh apples and warm cinnamon. It’s the perfect healthy fall dessert, ready in about 1 hour.

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Baked Sweet Apples Recipe Ingredients

For the Apples:

• 6–7 apples (2 tart like Granny Smith, 4 sweet like Honeycrisp)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
• ⅔ cup coconut sugar or organic cane sugar
• 1½ tsp cinnamon
• ¾ tsp fresh grated ginger or ½ tsp ground
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 3 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
• 3 tbsp apple juice or water
• Pinch of sea salt

Optional Toppings:

• Coconut whipped cream
• Vanilla coconut ice cream

How To Make Baked Sweet Apples Recipe

1. Slice the apples: Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin wedges. Try to keep them “even-ish” so they cook at the same rate. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix everything in the dish: Place the sliced apples directly into a 9×13″ baking dish. Add the lemon juice, coconut oil, coconut sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cornstarch, apple juice, and sea salt right on top. Toss gently with your hands or a spoon until every slice is coated in the spice mixture.
3. Cover and bake: Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes. The steam created under the foil will soften the apples.
4. Uncover and finish: Remove the foil. Bake for another 10–15 minutes. The apples should be soft, and the sauce should be bubbly and just starting to caramelize around the edges.
5. Serve warm: Scoop into bowls while hot. Add your favorite topping like coconut whipped cream or ice cream, or enjoy them plain.

Recipe Tips

• The Apple Mix: Using a combination of tart apples (Granny Smith) and sweet apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji) creates a complex flavor profile that isn’t one-note. The tart apples hold their shape better, while the sweet apples break down slightly to create a sauce.
• Why Cornstarch?: Apples release a lot of water when baked. The cornstarch (or arrowroot) binds with the fruit juices and the sugar to create a thick, glossy, pie-filling consistency instead of a watery soup.
• Sweetener Choice: Coconut sugar is used here for a lower glycemic index and a deep caramel flavor. If you don’t have it, standard brown sugar works perfectly as a 1:1 substitute.
• Peeling: While the recipe calls for peeling, you can leave the skins on for a more rustic, “baked apple” texture, though the skins can sometimes separate during baking.
• Ginger Kick: Fresh grated ginger adds a spicy, fresh heat that cuts through the sweetness. If using ground ginger, use slightly less as it is more concentrated.

What To Serve With Baked Sweet Apples Recipe

These apples essentially taste like apple pie without the crust, making them very versatile.

• Breakfast: Spoon over oatmeal, yogurt, or pancakes.
• Dessert: Top with vanilla ice cream or dairy-free coconut ice cream.
• Crunch: Sprinkle granola or chopped walnuts on top for texture.
• Savory: Serve alongside roast pork chops for a sweet side dish.

How To Store Baked Sweet Apples Recipe

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 45-60 seconds or in a saucepan over low heat.
• Freeze: You can freeze these, but the texture will become much softer (sauce-like) upon thawing. Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

Baked Sweet Apples Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 180
• Total Fat: 3g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 40mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 42g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 32g
• Protein: 1g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving (based on 6 servings).

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