Baked Apple and Cinnamon Delight

This baked apple and cinnamon delight is a classic fall dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The apples are tender and flavorful, the topping is crispy and crunchy, and the whole dish is infused with the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It's the perfect dessert to serve on a cold night, and it's also a great way to use up any leftover apples you may have.

Baked apples are a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. The earliest known recipes for baked apples date back to the 16th century, and the dish has been a staple of American cuisine ever since. Baked apples are typically made with apples that have been peeled, cored, and stuffed with a mixture of sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The apples are then baked in a covered dish until they are tender and the filling is bubbly. Over the years, many variations on the classic baked apple recipe have been developed, including this one, which adds walnuts and pecans to the filling for a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the apples, honey, walnuts, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. Toss to coat.
4. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Drizzle with melted butter.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
7. Serve warm.
8. Enjoy!

Why It Works

• The combination of apples, walnuts, pecans, and spices creates a complex and flavorful filling.
• The melted butter helps to brown the topping and gives it a crispy texture.
• Baking the apples in a covered dish helps to keep them moist and tender.