Indulge in the warmth of autumn with our enticing recipe for Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices, a delightful dessert that pairs perfectly with a generous scoop of velvety ice cream. This culinary creation serves as a charming fall centerpiece but is versatile enough to be enjoyed throughout the year. Let’s explore why this recipe is a standout and learn the secrets behind its success.

Why This Recipe Works:

A Fall Showpiece: Capture the essence of autumn by choosing ripe apples on a crisp fall day, creating a visually stunning and seasonally appropriate dessert.

Versatile Topping: Beyond being a standalone treat, our baked apples can be incorporated into various dishes and baked goods, allowing for endless culinary creativity.

Family-Friendly: This recipe caters to all ages, making it a crowd-pleaser at family gatherings or cozy nights in.

Ingredients Needed:

Apples: 3 to 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

Lemon Juice: ½ tablespoon, to prevent browning

Water: ⅔ cup, for the saucy coating

All-Purpose Flour: ½ tablespoon, for the cinnamon-y sweet crust

Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon, to thicken the cooking liquid

Light Brown Sugar: ½ cup (reduce to ¼ cup if serving with sweet accompaniments like ice cream)

Ground Cinnamon: ¼ teaspoon (adjust to taste); Cardamom can be a delightful addition

Butter (melted): 1 tablespoon, for a rich crust

Salt: A pinch, for flavor balance

How to Make this recipe?

Preheat: Set your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with butter, grease, or nonstick cooking spray.

Prepare the Apples: Peel and slice the apples, toss them with lemon juice, and arrange them evenly in the prepared pan.

Mix the Topping: In a small bowl, combine water, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Pour this mixture over the apples in the pan.

Bake: Cook the apples for 20 minutes, stirring, then return them to the oven for an additional 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until tender.

Cool and Serve: Allow the baked apples to cool before serving them warm.

Tips & Notes:

Consistent Apple Cutting: Ensure even cooking by cutting apples to a similar size and thickness.

Maintain Oven Temperature: Keep the oven door closed to retain heat and prevent texture variations in the dish.

Get Creative: Experiment by incorporating baked cinnamon apples into cinnamon rolls or croissants for a unique twist.

Storing & Reheating:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 5 months.

Thaw frozen cinnamon apples in the fridge overnight.

Reheat by baking in a foil-covered pan at 325℉ (165℃) until hot, or use short 30-second increments in the microwave.