Creamy Baked Apples

5.00 (15)
⏱ 30 mins 🍽 4-6 serving(s) 🏷 Apple

This traditional family recipe transforms Granny Smith apples into a comforting dessert. The apples are baked until tender, then topped with a thick, homemade vanilla sauce. A final sprinkle of cinnamon and optional nutmeg adds warmth. It's a dish often requested for holiday gatherings but simple enough to enjoy throughout the year. Serve it warm for the best experience. This recipe yields 4-6 servings and takes around 30 minutes to prepare.

Creamy Baked Apples

Ingredients

  • 3 -4 granny smith apples
  • butter
  • cinnamon sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg (optional)

Method

  1. Peel and core the apples, then cut them into eighths.
  2. Place the apple slices into a baking dish and dot them with pieces of butter.
  3. Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the apples.
  4. Bake in the microwave on HIGH for about 10 minutes or until a fork inserts easily, stirring at least once.
  5. Take the dish from the microwave and set it aside.
  6. In a saucepan, bring the flour, sugar and milk to a boil, stirring constantly.
  7. Take the saucepan off the heat, add the vanilla and stir thoroughly.
  8. Pour the cooked sauce over the apples and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg if desired.
  9. Serve the dish hot or allow it to cool slightly before eating.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium16600 mg

Recipe details

CategoryApple
AuthorMarg (CaymanDesigns)