This honey baked apples recipe is the perfect fall treat! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and comforting dish that everyone will love. Best of all, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed with breakfast, dinner or dessert!
Apple season is once again upon us! I don't know about you, but apple picking is one of my favorite fall activities, followed by eating them in every way imaginable. Some of my favorites ways to cook with apples are by making homemade cinnamon applesauce, apple oat muffins, apple crostinis or using them as a sweet ingredient in my vegan sausage stuffing.
This delicious recipe is so easy to make! All you have to do is slice the apples, mix in the honey and spices, pour it into a baking dish and let it bake in the oven for 30 minutes. That's it!
The results are magical; perfectly tender, sweet and juicy baked apples! Serve a big scoop of roasted apples in bowl with a dollop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious, cozy dessert! This is a simple crowd-pleasing recipe; you'll love it!
Ingredient Notes
- Apples - this recipe is perfect to make in the fall months when apples are in season and bursting with flavor!
- Spices - ground cinnamon and ground cloves are the ultimate combo.
- Honey - honey bring out the natural sweetness of the apples.
- Lemon - lemon juice may seem like a surprising ingredient, however it brightens the dish and prevents the apples from oxidizing (turning brown) after they have been sliced.
Substitutions and Variations
- No honey? No problem! Try using maple syrup or brown sugar instead.
- Add your favorite spices such as ginger, nutmeg or allspice for a flavor variation.
- Top the baked apples with nuts such as pecans or walnuts to add some crunch!
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Peel and slice the apples.
Step 2: Mix together the apple slices, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon and cloves.
Step 3: Pour the mixture into a baking dish, and bake for 30 minutes until fork-tender.
Tips For Choosing The Best Apples
- Make sure to look for firm, unblemished apples. If you do have apples that are bruised just make sure to cut off the soft bruised section before using them.
- There is always so much debate about the best variety of apple to use for baking. Personally, I use whatever apples look the best and are available to me. Some of my recommended varieties are pink lady, fuji, honeycrisp or granny smith apples.
- If you living in an area where you are able to, try picking your own apples! This is a great way to have the full farm to table experience and I find it to be such a fun activity.
Emily's Top Top
"I love mixing these into my peanut butter apple oatmeal in the morning. It's a great way to add a little bit of sweetness and sneak some fruit into my breakfast."
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy a scoop of honey apples mixed into your bowl of oatmeal for breakfast.
- Make apple cheddar crostinis as a tasty fall appetizer.
- Add these apples to a serving of Greek yogurt for a delicious snack! Make sure to add your favorite toppings such as raisins, nuts or dried cranberries for additional texture.
- Sometimes simple is best! Serve a large bowl of honey roasted apples as a tasty fall side dish.
- Enjoy a bowl of baked apples with a scoop of ice cream and top it off with some maple pecan granola- YUM!
Honey Baked Apples
Ingredients
- 5 medium apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (use fresh lemon juice, not bottled)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Peel the apples and slice them into evenly sized pieces.
- Mix together the sliced apples, lemon juice, honey, ground cinnamon and ground cloves.
- Pour the apple mixture into a 9x13 baking pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring once after the first 15 minutes.
- Serve on its own or enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Notes
- Use your favorite apple variety for this recipe. Some of my favorite varieties for baking are pink lady, fuji, honeycrisp or granny smith apples.
- Don't feel like peeling the apples? No worries, you can leave the skin on for more of a rustic feel.
- Serve this dish as a dessert, side dish or enjoy with a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast.
Em says
It's amazing how simple and delicious this is. My husband and I enjoyed these baked apples served warm with a scoop of ice cream.