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Apple Cider Baked Apples

November 12, 2019 By Jere Cassidy 26 Comments

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It’s hard to resist a great apple dessert; after all, we all love a good apple.  Most apple recipes hide the main ingredient, the apple, under all kinds of toppings like pie dough, biscuits or crumbles.  Not this recipe, these Apple Cider Baked Apples are defiantly the star of this dessert. Imagine a delicious cider glazed apple filled with cranberries and pecans.

apples and cinnamon the best dessert combination ever

Apple Cider Baked Apples

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Baked apples are a classic dessert and so simple to make. These cider glazed apples bake up tender and spicy with the sweet crunchy filling inside.  Simply slice down the middle of the apple to reveal the chewy cranberries, crunchy pecans flavored with honey and cinnamon.

With so many apple varieties to choose from it’s hard to know which ones to use for baking.  Did you know there are over 100 varieties of commercially grown apples, plus all the wonderful tiny apple orchards that grow their own varieties you won’t find in a store?  So it boils down to where you live what apples are available to you.

What to look for in a baking apple

Basically, you want an apple that will keep its shape and not turn mushy when baked.  When baking whole apples for this apple recipe you want a nice firm apple that holds all the filling inside but will bake up soft.

These are the best baking apples

My two favorites

Fuji – mildly sweet and a little tart

Gala – mildly sweet

These apples also work if they are available to you

Granny Smith – a tart apple

Honey Crisp – nice and sweet

Braeburn – mildly sweet

Jonathan – sweet and tart

Cortland – sweet and tart

Apples are one of my favorite fruits and I love to bake apples when they are in season and at their freshest. Baking whole apples is really easy and I guarantee your kitchen will smell amazing while the apples are baking, then just imagine eating a juicy warm baked apple for dessert.  They taste amazing.

Beautiful red and gold Gala apples

Apples, cinnamon, honey, pecans and cranberries

The ingredients for Apple Cider Baked Apples

  1. Apples (medium size) I used Gala apples
  2. Apple Cider
  3. Moscato or a sweet wine
  4. Honey
  5. Butter
  6. Pecans
  7. Dried cranberries
  8. Cinnamon

How to make easy homemade baked apples

Prepare the filling first by finely chopping the pecans and cranberries with the cinnamon.

Chopping cranberries and pecans.

Mix apple cider and Moscato together for the glaze

You need to make a space in the apples for all the sweet filling.  A melon baller works perfectly to core the out the center of the apples.

Coring apples to make baked apples

Next,  with a vegetable peeler, peel the apples halfway to the middle.Peeling cored apples for baked apples

Spoon the chopped cranberries and pecans into the apple center.  Next, spoon the honey inside the apples, just let is drizzle deep down into the center of the apple.

pouring honey on top of apples

Sprinkle the apples with cinnamon then spoon some of the apple cider glaze over the top, pour the rest into the bottom of an 8″ x 8″ baking dish.

pouring apple cider over unbaked apples

While the apples are baking occasionally spoon the glaze over the apples to keep them moist and flavorful.

Once the apples are done move to a serving plate. Heat the remaining apple pan juices with the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened and spoon over the apples for a delicious sauce.

Baked Apple Cider Apples

Baked in all its glory a delicious Gala baked apple filled with pecans and cranberries sweetened with honey and topped with a sprinkling of cinnamon and a warm apple cider glaze.

Baked Gala Apples

baked apple cider and cinnamon apples

Other One Hot Oven Recipes

For all the apple lovers 

Spiced Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread just says fall and apples.  Filled with sweet cider and warming spices this easy oatmeal bread is a favorite.

Apple Cranberry Galette is just like a pie only easier.  What could be better than sweet apples and tart cranberries wrapped in a flaky pie dough?

Cranberry Winter Fruit Salad with Apples and Pomegranates is a delicious salad bursting is color and flavors. This is a perfect salad to add to your holiday table.

Here is your recipe for baked apples

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Apple Cider Baked Apples

Sweet and tender Apple Cider Baked Apples are simple to make. These apples are filled with delicious honeyed pecans and cranberries and glazed with sweet apple cider. A perfect way to eat an apple.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apples, baked apples
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 4 baked apples
Calories 247.5kcal
Author Jere @ One Hot Oven

Equipment

Baking pan 8" x 8"
Melon baller
Vegetable peeler

Ingredients

  • 4 apples, medium-sized Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Cortland
  • 4 tbsp dried cranberries
  • 4 tbsp chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 tsp honey
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup Moscato, or a sweet wine
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon plus extra for sprinkling on the apples

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. An 8” x 8” x 3” pan is required

  • Using a melon baller remove the stem and core the apples to remove the seeds. Next, peel the apples halfway down to the center of the apple so the bottom still have the peel on it. Place the apples in the baking pan.s
  • Finely chop the dried cranberries and pecans with the cinnamon. Spoon this mixture into the cavities of each apple, packing down the mixture.
  • Spoon one teaspoon of honey into each apple.
  • Sprinkle the tops of the apples with cinnamon.
  • Mix the apple cider and Moscato wine together and spoon some of this mixture over the apples to coat them, and then pour the remaining mixture into the baking pan.
  • Bake the apples uncovered for about 1 ¼ hours. After a half-hour carefully remove the baking pan from the oven and spoon the pan juices over the apples then continue baking until the apples are tender. Spoon the pan juices over the apples a few more times until done.
  • Test the apples for doneness by inserting a knife into an apple to see if it is tender.
  • Remove the apples to a serving dish, and then pour the juices from the bottom of the baking dish to a small saucepan. Add a teaspoon of butter to the pan and cook the apple juice for about 10 minutes on low until thickened. Pour the thickened juice over the apples.
  • Serve the apple while warm.

Notes

Use a medium-sized firm baking apple.
Spoon the pan juices over the apples to keep them moist.
One Hot Oven provides approximate nutritional information as a courtesy and cannot guarantee the accuracy for any recipe on this blog.

Nutrition

Serving: 1apple | Calories: 247.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 57.1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 25mg

Thanks for stopping by the One Hot Oven Blog today. I hope you try these delicious baked apples.

Don’t forget to check out these One Hot Oven apple recipes for apple cider bread,  an apple galette, and a sweet apple salad.

Apple Cider Bread, Apple Cranberry Galette, Winter Fruit Salad

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Comments

  1. LaRena

    January 30, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    Old Fashioned Baked Apples are the best!

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      January 30, 2020 at 3:44 pm

      I agree we make these baked apples all the time.

      Reply
  2. Lathiya

    December 11, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    I love the flavor of baked apples. This one with apple cider sounds perfect for the cold weather.

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      December 16, 2019 at 12:08 pm

      Apples baked in apple cider, really amazing.

      Reply
  3. Ramona

    November 20, 2019 at 3:52 am

    5 stars
    Oh I love, love, love baked apples and love them for winter cold days dessert or breakfast, I cannot wait to try your version with the sweet wine , mmmm, what a treat

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      November 20, 2019 at 4:00 pm

      You are so kind. These apples are perfect for these cold days. Not only do they make your kitchen smell awesome they are also delicious.

      Reply
  4. Katie

    November 19, 2019 at 11:24 pm

    5 stars
    This is just winter in a recipe, how warming and delicious does this sound?!

    Katie xoxo

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      November 20, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      Thank you, these apples do just say cold weather and warm spices.

      Reply
  5. Emily

    November 18, 2019 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    Is there anything better than baked apples?! I really don’t think so. Love this recipe so much, perfect for Fall!

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      November 18, 2019 at 5:03 pm

      Absolutely true!

      Reply
  6. Kari Heron

    November 18, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    5 stars
    This is a perfect seasonal dessert! Thanks for this recipe because I will be adding it for dinner parties.

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      November 18, 2019 at 5:03 pm

      This is a great dessert for a dinner party, everyone gets there own apple.

      Reply
  7. Jenni LeBaron

    November 18, 2019 at 10:08 am

    5 stars
    I love these apple cider baked apples! The cranberries and pecans are a brilliant way to add extra flavor and texture too!

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      November 18, 2019 at 4:58 pm

      Apple cider just make these apples so delicious.

      Reply
  8. Jacqui Debono

    November 17, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    5 stars
    I love this for a tasty and healthy dessert, that looks great but doesn’t take long to prepare! And it makes the kitchen smell amazing!

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      November 18, 2019 at 5:02 pm

      There is nothing better than the smell of apples baking.

      Reply
  9. Amanda

    November 17, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    5 stars
    I love baked apples, but I can’t believe I haven’t had them with apple cider until now! Thanks for such a simple yet delicious fall recipe. Love this idea.

    Reply
  10. Leanne

    November 16, 2019 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    As much as I love apples, I’ve never prepared baked apples! I need to chance that. These look delicious and love how they are stuffed!

    Reply
  11. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness

    November 15, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    Apples don’t get enough love in the fall, even though they are in season!!
    This sounds like the best combo ever. Definitely thinking of making this for Thanksgiving!!

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      November 18, 2019 at 5:02 pm

      That is so true that apples do have a season and that’s when they are soooo good.

      Reply
  12. Alena

    November 15, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    5 stars
    I love that this recipe highlights the whole apple – that way, you’re still getting all the nutrients of an apple but in a delicious treat!

    Reply
  13. Kacie

    November 14, 2019 at 6:54 am

    5 stars
    These look like the perfect festive treat. They are much healthier than my usual snacking choices at this time of year too – which has to be a good thing!

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      November 14, 2019 at 5:24 pm

      These apples are a family favorite for the holidays.

      Reply
  14. Stine Mari

    November 14, 2019 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    These are so elegant, I love how you peeled only half of the apple. Also really handy to know which apples to look for!

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      November 14, 2019 at 5:23 pm

      I like the look too of the apples peeled halfway. Thanks as always for your kind comments

      Reply
  15. Deborah

    November 13, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    These look incredibly delicious and your process shots are super helpful. Thanks for sharing can’t wait to try.

    Reply

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