Name: Cinnamon Spice Baked Apples
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 4 Granny Smith apples; 1 tbsp butter; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg; 0.125 tsp ground cloves; 1 dash salt; 0.5 lemon

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Cinnamon Spice Baked Apples

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Peel and core the apples. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick pieces, and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Drizzle the apples with the melted butter. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Toss with a rubber spatula until the apples are evenly coated in the sugar mixture.

Squeeze the juice from the lemon over the apples and toss once more. Pour the apples into the casserole dish.

Bake the apples on middle rack of oven, stirring twice throughout the cook time, until they are fork tender and juices are bubbling, 35-40 minutes.

Check to see that apples are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow the apples to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose Granny Smith Apples Strategically 🍎
Select firm, medium-sized Granny Smith apples of similar size to ensure even baking time and prevent some apples from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
Create a Flavor-Infused Butter Mixture 🧈
Toast your cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves briefly in melted butter before mixing with brown sugar to bloom the spices and intensify their warm, complex flavors.
Balance Acidity with Lemon Zest 🍋
Add fresh lemon zest (not just juice) to your filling mixture to brighten the heavy spices and enhance the apple flavor without making the filling soggy.
Hollow Apples Properly for Even Cooking ⏱️
Remove the core and seeds using a melon baller or small spoon, leaving about ½-inch of flesh at the bottom to prevent filling from leaking while allowing even heat penetration.
Add Moisture Control with Water Bath 💧
Pour ¼ cup water into the baking dish around the apples to create steam, preventing the exterior from drying out while the interior softens perfectly in about 35-40 minutes.