Nothing beats the smell of baked cinnamon apple slices in the oven—it’s like the kitchen’s giving me a warm hug. That cozy aroma drifting through the house? Instant smile. This recipe’s ridiculously easy—apples, butter, and a few spices you’ve probably got sitting in your pantry right now.
Craving a light dessert or a wholesome snack? Or just have a whole bunch of apples losing their joie d’vive on your counter? These become an aromatic and sweet treat without the fuss of pie. Hosting an age 21+ dinner party? Toss in some bourbon or rum (swap half the water) for a little extra warmth.
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What kind of apples should you use?
We love to use Honeycrisp apples or tart green apples when making baked apples. But in this economy, use whatever’s on hand.
Should you peel the apples?
While we very much prefer the taste of this baked cinnamon apple slices recipe with the apples peeled, that is completely up to you. We left the peel on for the color and fiber, but it’s up to you. Do half and half, but we do recommend slicing them as thin as you can do safely, especially if you are leaving the skin on.
How long will the leftovers last?
If you have leftover baked cinnamon apples, you can store them covered tightly in the fridge for three days for freshest taste and texture.
Tips for storing baked cinnamon apples:
- Allow the leftovers to cool to room temperature.
- Then, place them in a sealed container.
- Put them in the back of the fridge until you’re ready to serve them again.
- Leftover baked cinnamon make excellent toppings for pancakes, crepes, and waffles or alongside your favorite protein and quiche.
How to reheat baked cinnamon apples
You can absolutely reheat this baked cinnamon apples recipe. The fastest way to reheat them is in the microwave. On the other hand, the best way to reheat them is on the stovetop.
To reheat these baked apples in the microwave:
- Transfer leftover cinnamon baked apples to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add a tablespoon of water.
- Cover and heat in 30-second increments.
- Stir gently.
- Taste-test or finger test see if the apples are warmed through.
- Don’t overheat, or the apples can become mealy or the peel very chewy.
The bottom line
This baked cinnamon apple recipe is just three ingredients. Add your favorite spices like cardamom (one of Andi’s faves) or even a dash of heat, like cayenne, especially if this will become a side dish.
Want more recipes for using up a bushel of apples? Here you go:
- Air Fryer Baked Apples with Oat Stuffing
- Apple Fritter Monkey Bread
- Apple Dapple Cake (one of the most popular recipes on CookingChew!)
- Apple Rose Tarts with Puff Pastry
- No Bake Apple Pie Dip with Cinnamon Chips
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Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices Recipe + Tips
Ingredients
- 2 t butter
- 3 large apples
- 1 t ground cinnamon
- 2 T brown sugar
- 1/4 t nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 3 T pure maple syrup
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 1/4 c water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Prepare an 8” square glass baking dish or pie plate with butter, oil, or nonstick spray.
- Peel and core the apples. If leaving the skin on, wash and dry apples thoroughly.
- Cut apples into slices. Discard seeds and core. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine spices, syrup, and vanilla, everything but apples and butter.
- Spread the apples out in the greased baking dish.
- Cube the butter into 1/4-inch cubes and drop onto the apples.
- Pour the vanilla/spice/sugar mixture over top the apples and butter.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil from the dish and bake for another 15 minutes or until the apples are fork tender. If the apple slices aren't quite done, leave foil on and let it rest on the counter for an additional six minutes.
