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Baked Apple Halves

Cozy Baked Apple Halves: A Sweet Fall Delight

This baked apple halves recipe transforms simple fruits into a delightful dessert, perfect for fall and easy for beginners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 halves
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 4 pieces Firm Apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) Choose for sweetness and structure.
For the Topping
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg (optional)
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Nuts (Walnuts or Pecans) Optional.
  • 1/2 cup Raisins Optional.
For Moisture
  • 1/4 cup Apple Juice or Water
For Serving
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream or Ice Cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Wash and dry the firm apples, then cut them in half vertically and remove the cores.
  3. In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Place apple halves in a baking dish, filling with nuts and raisins if using.
  5. Spoon the topping mixture over each apple half generously.
  6. Pour apple juice or water into the dish around the apples.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1halfCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best served warm. Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 hours or refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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