Baked Apple Slices (No Added Sugar) - Healthy Recipes Blog (2024)

Ingredients

There's nothing sweeter than a short ingredient list, don't you agree? Well, for this easy recipe, you'll only need three ingredients:

• A Fuji apple: I enjoy baking with this apple variety. Its crisp texture is excellent for baking, and unlike Granny Smith, it's not so tart that you have to add a sweetener.
• Butter: I use Kerrygold butter. While I usually enjoy salty-sweet flavor combinations, it's best to use unsalted butter in this recipe.
• Ground cinnamon: It's always a good idea to ensure any spice you use in your cooking and baking is fresh. It's especially important here, where the cinnamon greatly enhances the flavor of the apples.

Variations

The best way to vary this recipe is to experiment with different apple varieties. In addition to Fuji and Honeycrisp, you can use other varieties of crisp and sweet apples, such as Evercrisp and Cosmic Crisp.

Another variation is to use Granny Smith apples and drizzle the apple pieces with a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup before placing them in the oven.

Making these baked apple slices is easy! The detailed instructions are listed below in the recipe card. Here's an overview of the steps:

You start by cutting the apple into slices. I cut it in half, cut each half into three parts around the core, and finally cut each part in two. In total, I get twelve apple slices. The short video clip below shows you how I do it.

Arrange the apple pieces in a rimmed, parchment-lined, square baking dish. Pour melted butter on top and use your hands to coat the apples with the butter.

Sprinkle the apples with half the cinnamon. I don't add any sugar! It's unnecessary.

The final step is to bake the apples until tender, about 10 minutes on each side, in a 400°F oven. When you turn the slices midway through baking, sprinkle them with the remaining cinnamon.

Expert Tip

You can skip the butter if you wish. The butter enhances the apple's flavor, but I experimented with simply sprinkling the apple slices with cinnamon and baking them, which was delicious, too.

You can see the results of this experiment in the photo below - they turn out a bit drier, but they are still very good.

What apple variety is best for cooking?

How long does it take for apples to cook in the oven?

Whole apples take longer to be cooked (30-40 minutes), but sliced apples are ready fast - they only need 20 minutes in a 400°F oven.

Should I add sugar?

As long as you don't use tart varieties such as Granny Smith, there's no need for added sugar. Fuji apples provide enough sweetness. Fruits are naturally sweet, so fruit-based desserts (like stewed prunes, grilled peaches, baked pears, or fried bananas) rarely need added sugar.

Should I peel the apple?

There's no need to peel the apple. The skin softens nicely in the oven. However, if you wish, you can certainly peel it.

Serving Suggestions

Baked apple slices make a wonderful homemade dessert or snack. You can top them with homemade whipped cream if serving them for dessert.

My kids love having them with plain Greek yogurt for their afternoon snack! They either dip the apples into the yogurt or mix them in.

These apples also make an excellent topping for pancakes, such as almond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes. Sometimes, I use them as a filling for crepes or pannenkoeken (Dutch pancakes).

Storing Leftovers

You can keep the leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 days. I serve them cold or reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power.

Baked Apple Slices (No Added Sugar)

These deliciously fragrantbaked apple slicesare ready in just 30 minutes and contain no added sugar.

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 109kcal

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Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 0.5recipe | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g