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Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 10 minsServings:8
Active Time:10 mins
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:8
Servings:
8
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Jump to recipeBaked Cinnamon Apple Slicesare a versatile and easy dessert to enjoy any time of year. Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples are baked down in a thick, buttery caramelized sauce—a delicious topping for Greek yogurt,nice creamor smashed sweet potatoes. Apples are packed with anti-inflammatory antioxidants and gut-friendly prebiotic fiber, and using both sweet and tart varieties is good for your health and your taste buds. Keep reading for our expert tips on apple selection and technique, so this dish comes out perfect every time.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!Fresh apples from the market can last 4 to 6 weeks in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator if you store them with a damp sponge or towel.If you have a mandoline, it’s a great way to achieve uniformly sized apple slices.Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices can be enjoyed either cold or warmed in the microwave.This recipe will surely please a crowd—you can easily double or triple the recipe, so you have plenty to go around.Nutrition NotesGranny Smith and Honeycrisp applevarieties are used in this recipe for a reason—these apples have varying sweetness levels, so they complement each other in taste, but they are similar in nutritional value. All apples contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. The fiber in the flesh of apples is considered prebiotic fiber, which can help nourish the good bacteria in your gut. Eating more fiber can also help you lower your LDL cholesterol, which is great news for heart health.
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Baked Cinnamon Apple Slicesare a versatile and easy dessert to enjoy any time of year. Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples are baked down in a thick, buttery caramelized sauce—a delicious topping for Greek yogurt,nice creamor smashed sweet potatoes. Apples are packed with anti-inflammatory antioxidants and gut-friendly prebiotic fiber, and using both sweet and tart varieties is good for your health and your taste buds. Keep reading for our expert tips on apple selection and technique, so this dish comes out perfect every time.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!Fresh apples from the market can last 4 to 6 weeks in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator if you store them with a damp sponge or towel.If you have a mandoline, it’s a great way to achieve uniformly sized apple slices.Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices can be enjoyed either cold or warmed in the microwave.This recipe will surely please a crowd—you can easily double or triple the recipe, so you have plenty to go around.Nutrition NotesGranny Smith and Honeycrisp applevarieties are used in this recipe for a reason—these apples have varying sweetness levels, so they complement each other in taste, but they are similar in nutritional value. All apples contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. The fiber in the flesh of apples is considered prebiotic fiber, which can help nourish the good bacteria in your gut. Eating more fiber can also help you lower your LDL cholesterol, which is great news for heart health.
Baked Cinnamon Apple Slicesare a versatile and easy dessert to enjoy any time of year. Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples are baked down in a thick, buttery caramelized sauce—a delicious topping for Greek yogurt,nice creamor smashed sweet potatoes. Apples are packed with anti-inflammatory antioxidants and gut-friendly prebiotic fiber, and using both sweet and tart varieties is good for your health and your taste buds. Keep reading for our expert tips on apple selection and technique, so this dish comes out perfect every time.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick2mediumGranny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick¾cuplight brown sugar3tablespoonscornstarch2tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted2tablespoonslemon juice1 ½teaspoonsground cinnamon¼teaspoonsalt
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Ingredients
4medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
2mediumGranny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
¾cuplight brown sugar
3tablespoonscornstarch
2tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted
2tablespoonslemon juice
1 ½teaspoonsground cinnamon
¼teaspoonsalt
Directions
Frequently Asked QuestionsYou can store the baked apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them in freezer-safe bags for up to 6 months; however, the texture may change upon thawing. To reheat, place them in a partially covered microwave-safe bowl and heat on Medium in 30-second intervals until you reach the desired temperature.Absolutely. We would suggest sticking to similar varieties of apples as alternatives for Honeycrisp and Granny Smith. For Honeycrisp, you might consider trying Jonagold, Fuji, Jazz, Gala, Pink Lady or Envy apples. As for Granny Smith, a couple of good alternatives would be Braeburn or McIntosh.No problem. In a pinch, you can substitute apple pie spice, allspice, cloves or nutmeg. The flavor may not be exactly the same, but it will still be delicious.We recommend using light brown sugar, which is commonly used in baking. This choice ensures that the sugar doesn’t overpower the flavor of the apples, and it also has a fine texture. Although you can opt for dark brown sugar, keep in mind that it is often used as a rub for meats and has a coarser grain as well as a more robust molasses flavor.These cinnamon apples would pair perfectly with ourHomemade Vanilla Ice Creamrecipe, which contains fewer than 90 calories compared to store-bought premium ice cream. You can use this topping on ourOatmeal Pancakes, mix it into ourOatmeal with Fruit & Nutsrecipe or enjoy it as a delightful topping for ourGingerbread Tea Cake.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can store the baked apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them in freezer-safe bags for up to 6 months; however, the texture may change upon thawing. To reheat, place them in a partially covered microwave-safe bowl and heat on Medium in 30-second intervals until you reach the desired temperature.
Absolutely. We would suggest sticking to similar varieties of apples as alternatives for Honeycrisp and Granny Smith. For Honeycrisp, you might consider trying Jonagold, Fuji, Jazz, Gala, Pink Lady or Envy apples. As for Granny Smith, a couple of good alternatives would be Braeburn or McIntosh.
No problem. In a pinch, you can substitute apple pie spice, allspice, cloves or nutmeg. The flavor may not be exactly the same, but it will still be delicious.
We recommend using light brown sugar, which is commonly used in baking. This choice ensures that the sugar doesn’t overpower the flavor of the apples, and it also has a fine texture. Although you can opt for dark brown sugar, keep in mind that it is often used as a rub for meats and has a coarser grain as well as a more robust molasses flavor.
These cinnamon apples would pair perfectly with ourHomemade Vanilla Ice Creamrecipe, which contains fewer than 90 calories compared to store-bought premium ice cream. You can use this topping on ourOatmeal Pancakes, mix it into ourOatmeal with Fruit & Nutsrecipe or enjoy it as a delightful topping for ourGingerbread Tea Cake.
EatingWell.com, May 2021
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)187Calories3gFat42gCarbs
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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