Spiced Apples
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Best of all, it requires just 15 minutes of prep time before your oven transforms it into a bubbling, syrupy masterpiece. Whether you serve them warm straight out of the baking dish, spooned over vanilla ice cream, or alongside fluffy pancakes, this quick recipe is bound to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 4 | large | Apples » tart |
Apples
Apple - pronounced 'AP-uhl is a fruit from the apple tree, part of the rose family. It's known for its round shape and varying sizes and colors, from green and yellow to deep
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| 3 | tablespoons | Lemon Juice » divided | ||
| 3 | cups | Water |
Water
Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture
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| 1 1/2 | cups | Sugar |
Sugar
Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts.<br />
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There are different types of sugar,
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| 1 | teaspoon | Ground Cinnamon |
| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
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| 45 Minutes | 15 Minutes | 1 hour |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5
Prep the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into halves.
Prevent Browning: Sprinkle the halves immediately with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to keep them looking fresh.
1. Build Syrup Base: In a large skillet, stir together the water, sugar, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Bring it to a simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
2. Poach Fruit: Carefully slide the apple halves into the liquid. Poach over medium heat for roughly 10 minutes, flipping them once halfway through. They should be just barely tender, not soft or mushy.
3. Arrange and Spice: Extract the apple halves using a slotted spoon. Arrange them cut side down in your baking dish. Dust evenly with the ground cinnamon and set aside.
4. Concentrate Syrup: Crank up the skillet heat to high and boil down the cooking syrup until it reduces to 1/2 cup of concentrated liquid.
5. Bake: Pour your reduced glaze syrup uniformly over the apples. Bake in your preheated 350°F oven for about 15 minutes.
6. Baste and Turn: Be sure to baste the fruit with the syrup once and flip the halves over one time while cooking so they caramelize perfectly.
Submitted by Mathieu B.
| September 30th, 2026
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| @Mary H. | September 15th, 2025 |
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I found them slightly too sweet for my taste. I'll use 1 cup of sugar next time, or a tarter apple. I gave it a 4 |
| @Sophie E. | March 15th, 2025 |
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The apples were fantastic! They made the whole house smell amazing while they were baking. They tasted even better than they smelled. I gave it a 5 |
| @Talia S. | February 15th, 2025 |
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I made these the other day. They were interesting, but weren't exactly what I expected. The spice was a bit overwhelming for me and I prefer something less sweet. I gave it a 3 |
| @Deb D. | December 19th, 2024 |
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These spiced apples were absolutely delicious. The perfect blend of sweetness and spice. My family loved them. Will definitely be making these again. I gave it a 5 |
| @Cora H. | December 10th, 2024 |
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These spiced apples are amazing! I will definitely make them again. I gave it a 5 |
| @Normantine D. | December 1st, 2024 |
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The spiced apples were delicious and the cinnamon was a nice addition. I would have liked them a bit softer. I'll cook them a little longer next time. I gave it a 4 |