Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Raisins

There’s nothing cozier in the fall than the smell of Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Raisins filling your kitchen. This healthier apple dessert is naturally sweet, easy-to-make and a hit with kids and adults!

Want more delicious apple baking ideas? Try Apple Pie Turnovers, Pumpkin Apple Muffins or a Classic Apple Pie!

Why I Love This Recipe

• Easy to Make: Just core the apples, fill with cinnamon and raisins, and bake! It’s that easy! Want more simple apple recipes? Try Apple Pie Cups or Apple Butter!
• Nutritious & Delicious: Baked apples are naturally sweet, rich in vitamin C and an excellent source of fiber. This recipe skips brown sugar making it a lighter, healthy dessert option! During fall, I even add apples to savory dishes like Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sauerkraut!
• Kid-Friendly: When apples bake, the flavor intensifies giving them a caramel taste that kids love. For teething babies or toddlers who aren’t big chewers, the apples become super soft and easy to eat.

The Ingredients

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• Apples: Firm apples that are able to stand upright on their own (so they don’t topple over in the oven) are the best for this recipe. Fuji, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady or Granny Smith are some of our favorites!
• Raisins: Raisins add natural sweetness without extra sugar.
• Cinnamon: Boosts that cozy, warm flavor. Apples and cinnamon are always a perfect pair.
• Apple Juice & Water: Keep the apples moist while baking and create a light, flavorful syrup that makes each bite even more delicious.

How to Make Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Raisins

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1. Add Raisins: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cored apples in a small baking dish. Fill the center of each apple with raisins.

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2. Make the Filling: In a small bowl, stir the water, cinnamon and apple juice.

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3. Pour apple juice mixture evenly into the centers of each apple.

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4. Bake the apples for about 55 minutes or until fork tender.

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5. Cool & Serve: Let cool slightly, remove the skins if desired, and serve warm.

Tips and Tricks

• How to Core an Apple: The easiest way is with an apple corer, but if you don’t have one, a small paring knife works too. Cut around the stem and seeds, scoop them out with a spoon or melon baller, and leave the bottom of the apple intact so the filling stays inside while it bakes.
• Even Sizes: Try to pick apples that are similar in size so they bake evenly.
• Serving Ideas: Top with yogurt, classic or Coconut Whipped Cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a cozy dessert.
• Save the Syrup: Pour the leftover apple juice syrup over Quick Oatmeal Pancakes, oatmeal, or ice cream. It’s lightly spiced and naturally sweet!
• Make baby food: After baking, peel the skin and puree the apple and raisins to make baby food for babies 8-12 months old.

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