This dessert came together because I was lazy, if I’m being honest. The oven was already on from dinner. So I just decided to throw the apples in there and let the oven do all the heavy-lifting.

The most work you have to do is peel the apples. After that there’s not much science to it, like other baking recipes. Sprinkle some cinnamon, sugar, etc. on top and sit back until it’s done.

You can easily make this for one, with just one apple. But, it’s really nice to make a couple at a time so you can have one for breakfast the next day. 😋

Serve it with vanilla ice cream or yogurt for something more. Otherwise, it’s a fruit dessert that’s nice and light.

You can even make it vegan with vegan butter if that’s your thing. It would come out almost as good.

The aroma of baking these beauties will just make it feel soooo homey, like you’re a domestic goddess.

Baked Apple Dessert

Ingredients (serves 3):

3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
3 Tbsp. Butter
2-3 tsp. Cinnamon
3 Tbsp. Brown sugar or coconut sugar
Sprinkle of salt (optional)
2 Tbsp. Walnuts or other nuts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. In a cast iron pan, baking dish, pie dish, or baking tray, place peeled and cored apples.

3. Place 1 Tbsp. of butter and brown sugar in the center of each apple (where the core was taken out). Sprinkle with cinnamon, evenly across apples. Sprinkle a tiny amount of salt on each, if using. Place in the oven for 30 minutes.

4. After 30 minutes, add the walnuts around the apples. Place in the oven another 5 minutes or so, or until the apples are fork tender.

5. Wait a couple minutes or so until they cool down before serving. Tilt the pan, and spoon some of the caramelized butter on top of each apple when serving.

Baked Apple Dessert

The aroma of baking these beauties will just make it feel soooo homey and like you’re a domestic goddess.

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