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Cinnamon Baked Apples
Indulge in the warm embrace of a classic dessert with our delightful Cinnamon Baked Apples. This recipe transforms ordinary Gala apples into tender, cinnamon-infused delights, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that capture the essence of comfort and indulgence.
At the heart of this dessert are six large Gala apples, chosen for their natural sweetness and firm texture. These apples become the canvas for a delicious filling composed of packed light brown sugar, chopped walnuts (or oats for a delightful crunch), softened unsalted butter, and aromatic ground cinnamon. Together, these ingredients create a delectable mixture that is both sweet and nutty, with a warm, comforting spice.
Preparing the apples is an art in itself. They are carefully washed and cored, ensuring that a bit of the apple’s base remains intact to hold the filling. A neat 1-inch slice from the top of each apple not only allows for easy filling but also prevents them from splitting during baking.
Each apple is generously filled with the sweet and nutty mixture, which seeps into the apple’s core as it bakes, infusing it with a fragrant and cozy aroma. The true magic happens in the slow cooker, where the apples bathe in a bath of apple cider, enhancing their natural sweetness and ensuring a luscious, moist texture.
After a patient wait of 2 1/2 to 3 hours on high heat in the slow cooker, the apples emerge soft, fork-tender, and oozing with the caramelized goodness of the filling.
To crown this dessert masterpiece, a scoop of ice cream adds a creamy, cold contrast to the warm, spiced apples. Drizzled with a rich caramel sauce, each bite becomes a delightful dance of flavors, a symphony of sweetness and spice.
Cinnamon Baked Apples are not just a dessert; they are a cozy, heartwarming experience, capturing the essence of comfort and indulgence in every bite. Whether enjoyed alone or shared with loved ones, this dessert is a celebration of the simple pleasures that elevate the everyday.
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Cinnamon Baked Apples
Cinnamon Baked Apples are a warm and comforting dessert, where tender Gala apples are filled with a sweet and nutty mixture, bathed in apple cider, and served with creamy ice cream and luscious caramel sauce for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Desserts
Ingredients
- 6 large Gala apples
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or oats
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- Ice cream
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Wash and core the apples using a melon baller or paring knife, leaving about 1/2 inch on the bottom of the apple. Remove 1 inch from the top of the apples to prevent them from splitting.
- In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, walnuts, butter, and cinnamon and fill each apple with the mixture. Place the apples in the slow cooker and pour the apple cider on top.
- Cover and cook on High for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until the apples are soft when poked with a fork.
- Serve with ice cream and caramel sauce.
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