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Simple Stuffed Baked Apples with Cinnamon Brown Sugar

Four glistening baked apples stuffed with a caramelized raisin filling, sitting in syrup in a glass baking dish.
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Make these easy baked apples filled with a warm cinnamon and brown sugar mixture. This recipe delivers tender fruit and comforting flavor, perfect for a cozy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 4 firm baking apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup hot water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a small baking dish.
  2. Wash the apples. Use a small knife or melon baller to carefully core the center of each apple, leaving about a half-inch of apple at the bottom so the filling stays inside. Do not cut all the way through the bottom.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Place the cored apples in the prepared baking dish. Divide the sugar mixture evenly among the four apple cavities.
  5. Place one small piece of butter on top of the sugar mixture in each apple.
  6. Pour the hot water into the bottom of the baking dish around the apples. This creates steam to help the apples soften.
  7. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Baking time depends on the size and variety of your apples.
  8. Carefully remove the dish from the oven. Spoon some of the liquid from the bottom of the pan over the apples before serving warm.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, add 1/4 cup of rolled oats to the brown sugar mixture before stuffing the apples.
  • If you prefer a less sweet option, substitute the brown sugar with a sugar-free alternative or use only 1 tablespoon of maple syrup instead.
  • Serve these warm baked apples with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream for a classic comfort food dessert.

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