Grandmaman's Baked Apples

Transport your taste buds straight to Grandma’s kitchen with *Grandmaman’s Baked Apples*, a timeless dessert bursting with cozy flavors and heartwarming nostalgia. This classic recipe features tender, oven-baked apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, filled with a delectable mixture of brown sugar, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional treats like chopped pecans and raisins for added texture and sweetness. A touch of butter and vanilla adds extra richness, while a steamy bake ensures the apples turn perfectly soft and juicy. Ready in about an hour, this comforting dessert is ideal for fall gatherings, holiday meals, or simply cozy evenings at home. Serve these fragrant baked apples warm with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for the ultimate indulgence. Perfect for dessert enthusiasts seeking easy, wholesome, and crowd-pleasing recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Large baking apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
• 4 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Raisins (optional)
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash the apples and use a corer or small paring knife to remove the cores, leaving about 1/2 inch of the bottom intact to hold the filling.

Step 3

Place the cored apples in a baking dish just large enough to hold them snugly.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, chopped nuts (if using), and raisins (if using).

Step 5

Spoon the brown sugar mixture into the center of each apple, filling it generously.

Step 6

Top each filled apple with 1 teaspoon of butter and drizzle a small amount of vanilla extract over each.

Step 7

Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the baking dish to create steam for baking.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbling.

Step 10

Serve warm, optionally topped with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1129.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	850.5

Total Fat 27.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 41.3mg	0%
Sodium 32.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.1g	0%
Total Sugars 135.8g
Protein 4.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136.1mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 1114.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.9%

Protein: 1.9%

Carbs: 71.1%