Baked Apples with Honey and Cinnamon
Baked apples are a classic fall dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe for baked apples with honey and cinnamon is a simple but delicious way to enjoy this classic dish. The apples are peeled and cored, then brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with a mixture of honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. The apples are then baked in a dish with a little bit of water until they are tender and the spices have infused the apples with their flavor. Serve the apples warm or at room temperature with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Baked apples have been a popular dessert for centuries, and there are many different variations on the recipe. This particular recipe is inspired by the classic French dessert, pommes au four. Pommes au four are typically made with small, tart apples that are peeled, cored, and filled with a mixture of butter, sugar, and spices. The apples are then baked until they are tender and the filling is bubbling. I've adapted this recipe to use larger, sweeter apples and a simpler filling of honey and spices. The result is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for fall.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 45 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 apples, peeled and cored
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup water
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  3. Brush apples with melted butter and place in a baking dish.
  4. Pour water into the bottom of the dish.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes, or until apples are tender.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Why It Works
  • Peeling and coring the apples allows the spices to penetrate the apples more easily.
  • Brushing the apples with melted butter helps to keep them moist and prevents them from sticking to the baking dish.
  • Adding a little bit of water to the bottom of the baking dish helps to create steam, which helps to cook the apples evenly.
  • Baking the apples at a low temperature for a long period of time allows the spices to infuse the apples with their flavor without overcooking them.