Baked Apples

SERVES: 6

PREP: 20 Min

COOK TIME: 40 Min

You've heard about the wonders of this fall favorite, but now, it's time to experience it for yourself. Introducing, our "Quick & Easy" fall recipe for Baked Apples! When you've come back from the orchard with your basket full of freshly picked apples, turn 'em into a tasty dessert with this simple recipe. Serve 'em over some vanilla ice cream or eat 'em as is. These baked apples are a hit every time!

What You'll Need

6 Granny Smith, Cortland, Golden Delicious, or other baking apples
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup water

What to Do

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Core the apples three fourths of the way through, leaving the bottoms intact. Score each apple horizontally around the middle to allow for expansion during baking.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, reserving 1 teaspoon of the mixture. Spoon the remaining mixture evenly into the cored centers of the apples, then press 1-1/2 teaspoons of butter over each. Place the apples open end up into an 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved teaspoon of the sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the apples.
Place the water in the bottom of the baking dish, then cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the apples can be pierced easily with a fork.