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Easy Baked Apples

October 30, 2014 by Leia

Apple pie is such a go-to American treat.

Especially during this time of year.

Those warm apples combined with cinnamon are just so tempting.

But sometimes making a pie is just more than you want to do.

This dessert is to help everyone enjoy those flavors of apple pie, but without all the work.

Talk about an easy week night dessert.  Or late night snack, after the kids are in bed…

Baked Apples that are so easy to make and are ready in minutes- from Eat It & Say Yum

I enjoyed these baked apples as a kid.  My family would make them for an easy dessert.  In fact, they are so easy that I even made them as a kid.

Now, I’ve modified my childhood version and added some more flavors and textures, and these baked apples are divine!  But still easy.

As the apples bake, all the other ingredients melt together and make this delicious cinnamon-caramel sauce.

Baked Apples from Eat It & Say Yum

I drizzle that sauce over the top of the ice cream.  It’s seriously SO good.  And the toasted pecans add an amazing crunch.

Baked Apples in their own cinnamon caramel sauce

This recipe makes about 4 apples, but you can easily double it for more, or lessen the ingredients to make one!  It’s not an exact science.

To make these so quickly, I cook them in the microwave.  It works greats.  You could bake them in a 350 degree oven as well, but then it’s not so fast.

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Easy Baked Apples

Easy Baked Apples

Ingredients

  • 4 granny smith apples
  • 6 Tbs brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • salt- pinch or two
  • 1 Tbs butter
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans (or other nut of choice)
  • Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir together and set aside.
  2. Roughly chop the pecans and place in your oven with the broiler on for 30- 60 seconds, or until they become fragrant. Watch them closely so they don’t burn.
  3. Core and peel your apples. Place the apples in a baking dish (about 8×8), so the hallowed core is upright. Divide the brown sugar mixture among the 4 apples, filling the core of each apple. Divide the butter into quarters and put one piece on top of each apple. Right over the brown sugar. Sprinkle the pinch or two of salt over top of the apples.
  4. Cook the apples in the microwave for 3-6 minutes. Check at 3 minutes, add 30-60 seconds and continue to cook until the apples are tender enough for you. The cooking time varies because the size of apples can really vary. Small apples will cook fast than large ones. If you are cooking one apple at a time, cook for 1 1/2 minutes then check.
  5. Place each apple in a bowl or plate and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle the sauce that is left in the baking dish over the ice cream. Top with the toasted pecans.
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So, satisfy those apple pie cravings with this easy dessert. I bet you’ll be licking the bowl when you’re done!

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Filed Under: Dessert, Easy Meals, Fall/ Halloween, Holidays, Pies, Sauces, Vegetarian Tagged With: apples, Caramel, cinnamon, dessert, Fall, ice cream, nutmeg, pie, recipe, sauce, vanilla

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  1. Amy

    October 30, 2014 at 9:45 am

    These seriously look amazing! And so easy!!! Pinned, and I’m definitely making these!!

  2. Robin

    October 30, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    These looks so yummy, and so easy! Can’t wait to try them!

  3. dishofdailylife

    October 31, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    This looks so good! I never would have guessed that baked apples could look so decadent! Pinned and sharing! So glad you shared them with us at Foodie Fridays!

  4. Kathi Riemer

    November 1, 2014 at 10:42 am

    I have a bowl of granny smiths just waiting for this recipe…pinned!

  5. jayashreetraoayashree

    November 1, 2014 at 11:20 am

    Loved this recipe of yours, I am surely going to try it. Thanks for sharing it and saying g’day to you

    • Leia

      November 1, 2014 at 5:30 pm

      Thanks for stopping by! I hope enjoy the baked apples!! 🙂

  6. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen

    November 3, 2014 at 9:30 am

    Ooooo, I love the look of this dessert! So pretty and it looks so tasty! Pinned!

    • Leia

      November 3, 2014 at 11:57 am

      Thanks, Kristi!! 🙂

  7. Sarah Marchant

    November 11, 2014 at 7:59 am

    Hmm, what an interesting recipe! It looks pretty decadent! Does it taste as good with other types of apples besides granny smiths?

    • Leia

      November 11, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      Sarah, I’m sure other types of apples would work as well. Granny Smiths just hold up well for baking, and they aren’t overly sweet, so they balance well with the brown sugar and ice cream. 🙂

  8. Michelle@TheRibbonRetreat

    November 17, 2014 at 6:32 am

    Yummy! This looks absolutely delicious!!! Thanks for sharing! PINNED!

    • Leia

      November 17, 2014 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! I appreciate you stopping by, and pinning! 🙂

  9. Sherri

    November 19, 2014 at 5:50 am

    Oh my, this looks scrumptious!! So easy. My family would love it!

    • Leia

      November 19, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      Thank, Sherri! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

  10. Stephanie

    November 24, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    These look incredible! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

    • Leia

      November 24, 2014 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks, Stephanie! I appreciate it! 🙂

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