Nani's Classic Baked Cinnamon Apples

Name: Nani's Classic Baked Cinnamon Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large firm apples; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup hot water

These tender baked apples are the perfect cozy treat for a crisp autumn afternoon.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· September 4, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

40 minutes

Total

50 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like the smell of cinnamon and apples baking in the oven. It is one of those simple pleasures that makes a house feel like a home during the fall season.

My favorite trick for this recipe is to use a sturdy variety of apple like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp because they hold their shape perfectly while getting nice and soft.

🧺 Ingredients

4 large firm apples
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup hot water

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Wash the apples and remove the cores, making sure to leave the bottom intact so the filling stays inside.
3
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together.
4
Place the apples in a baking dish and spoon the sugar mixture into the center of each apple.
5
Top each apple with a small pat of butter.
6
Pour the hot water into the bottom of the dish to keep the apples moist.
7
Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
8
Serve warm with a spoonful of the juices from the pan.

💡 Tips

These are delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat them in the microwave for a quick snack the next day.

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