I created this easy Baked Apples recipe with a handful of incredibly aromatic ingredients. Stuffed with lemon rind, vanilla bean, dried fruit, and a dash of lemon juice this classic dessert is super healthy, yet incredibly decadent. I love making this as a shortcut to apple pie. To me, autumn isn’t complete without this simple and sweet warm comfort food.
Since he was 5 or 6, my older son and I have enjoyed making these Baked Apples. It’s our favorite fall ritual. By the time he was 8 or 9 years old, he began to make these while I was busy beside him with other cooking projects. He’s very self-directed in the kitchen.
It’s so easy for kids to core a couple of apples, stuff them with yummy ingredients, and then hand them over to Mom to place in the oven. Here’s my recipe, you’ll have to wait until my son starts blogging to get his.
These Baked Apples are an effortless, yet healthy gluten-free, vegan dessert. They’re super satisfying on a chilly evening. To make a more decadent dish, drizzle with Almond Milk or top with my dairy-free Vegan Whipped Cream. For a super luscious dessert that’s vegetarian, check out my How to Make Whipped Cream in a Mason Jar tutorial and top these Baked Apples with it.
Here are some of my other healthy paleo apple recipes for you! They’re all so easy you can make them with your kids.
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives, I first published it in 2007.
Comments
22 responses to “Baked Apples”
Do these reheat well?
Abbey, I havaen’t tried that so not sure :-)
Thank you elana.
I really loved this Idea.
Rahul, you’re welcome!
Best apple dish.. nice dish elana.. thanks for sharing
Jessica, thanks for letting me know this is the best apple dish!
Thank you for yet another great recipe. I wasn’t a big fan of baked apples until I tried your recipe. The lemon rind and lemon juice did the trick! I loved it.
Micki, I’m so glad you loved the baked apples!
This recipe screams fall season and I love that! Thanks for sharing :)
Nikki
Thanks Nikki!
I have made these apples they are so good I look forward to sitting down and enjoying this desert. Thank you Elana
Beverly, thanks for your comment! I’m happy to hear these are so good :-)
These look delicious and so simple! How can you go wrong with vanilla and cinnamon? Thanks for the recipe.
Sarah, you’re welcome!
These look amazing!! I am eating paleo, and this is something that would hit the spot for dessert! :) Thanks
Laura, thanks so much!
Yum.
I love baked apples.
In my family we usually stuffed them with walnuts, raisins, honey and cinnamon :)
Thanks Elena!
What apples are best to use for this recipe?
Maureen, any apple will work!
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