Cinnamon Baked Apples
A simple and comforting dessert that uses expired but safe fresh apples
10
Prep Time (min)
40
Cook Time (min)
50
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 4 fresh apples, whole (expired but still safe to consume)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Core the apples using an apple corer, leaving the bottom intact.
3
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
4
Place the cored apples in a baking dish and fill each apple with the butter-sugar mixture.
5
Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish.
6
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
7
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize the tops.
8
Serve the baked apples warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
9
Enjoy!