Nani’s Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples

Name: Nani’s Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; 1/2 cup hot water

These tender, spiced baked apples are the perfect cozy treat for a chilly autumn day.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· August 16, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

40 minutes

Total

50 minutes

Serves

When the weather starts to cool down, there is nothing I love more than the smell of cinnamon wafting through my kitchen. These baked apples are a simple way to capture that cozy fall feeling without spending all afternoon at the stove.

My favorite trick is to use a sturdy apple like a Honeycrisp or Granny Smith because they hold their shape perfectly while getting nice and tender in the oven.

🧺 Ingredients

4 large firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
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 juices do not leak out.
3
Place the apples upright in a small baking dish.
4
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together.
5
Spoon the sugar mixture into the center of each apple and place a small cube of butter on top of the sugar inside each hole.
6
Pour the hot water into the bottom of the baking dish to keep the apples moist.
7
Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
8
Let them cool for a few minutes before serving 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 whipped cream on top. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days and reheat them in the microwave.

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