Baked Apple Slices Recipe – How to make easy 4 ingredient oven baked healthy cinnamon sugar dessert with delicious apples – with the video tutorial.
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Baked Apple Slices Recipe
This easy baked apple slices recipe is a quick and healthy cinnamon sugar dessert made with just 4 simple ingredients. The apples become soft, caramelized and perfectly spiced while baking in the oven, creating a comforting fall dessert that tastes like apple pie filling, yet without all of the extra effort.
These oven baked apple slices are perfect served warm with healthy yogurt or indulgent ice cream, whipped cream or even simply spooned over oatmeal or pancakes.
All through apple season I just adore creating sweet apple desserts just like this one.
If you have access to apple trees, then it’s the perfect dessert to celebrate the apple harvest – warm, comforting and sweetness from a simple recipe.
The sweet treat is the perfect way to get your apple pie fix, without the fuss or calorie density that comes from a slice of apple pie.
This is the ultimate autumn or fall recipe, while baking, the whole house smells incredible, you can’t help but feel at peace with the world when you’re enjoying a generous portion of warm cinnamon apples with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream.
The 4 Ingredients You’ll Need
To make the easy baked apples, you only need these four healthy ingredients:
Butter – unsalted butter is called for in this recipe, you can use a dairy free alternative if you want the dessert to be dairy free instead.
Sugar – I’ve used demerara sugar in this instance, for the golden flavor that works so well with apples and cinnamon. You can feel free to swap for any added sugar or sweetener you’d like.
Cinnamon – I’ve suggested 1 to 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon in the recipe because it really depends on the cinnamon sugar ratio you’re after and how rich in cinnamon flavor you want the dish to be.
Apples – the best part is that you can use any fresh apples or combination of apples you’d like in the healthy baked apples dessert.
Choose from granny smith apples, fuji apples, tart apples, sweet apples such as pink lady, honeycrisp apples, green apples, honey crisp apples or really any apple varieties will be brilliant in this delicious dessert.
You’ll need two to four whole apples, it just depends on the size of the dish you’ll be using and how many people you’d like the dessert to feed.
I aim for around a half an apple per person, so usually bake with 2 large apples for my family of four.
The best apples of your choosing can be peeled or left un-peeled, which I prefer for the color, texture as well as fiber and added nutrition that the apple peels bring to the healthy recipe. (Not to mention skipping the step and fuss of peeling apples!)
Optional Extra Ingredients
Here are ideas for more simple ingredients to include in your cinnamon apple slices dessert:
Lemon – add in lemon zest or lemon juice to balance the flavors.
Vanilla or Salt – add vanilla extract or a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness or flavor of the easy recipe.
Spices – add in a sprinkling of warm spices such as ground nutmeg, ginger or even pumpkin spice over the apple pieces.
Maple Syrup or Honey – add in or swap some of the sugar for maple syrup or honey.
Oats – sprinkle oats over the apples slices, before the dish goes into the oven for a speedy apple crisp type dessert.
Nuts – as with the oats, sprinkle over ground almonds, slivered almonds or your chopped nut of choice for a speedy apple crumble type dessert.
Toppings – the great thing is that you can enjoy your easy baked apple slices on their own, or you could top a portion with a generous swirl of whipped cream, scoop of vanilla ice cream, vanilla custard, caramel sauce, granola or natural yogurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best apples for baked apple slices?
Choose from Honeycrisp, Fuji, Pink Lady, Granny Smith and Braeburn apples, all of which work well in this recipe.
Do I need to peel the apples?
No, you can feel free to leave the peel on for extra texture, fiber and nutrition.
How do I store leftover baked apples?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Can baked apple slices be reheated?
Yes. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through, then serve with your toppings of choice.
Are baked apple slices healthy?
These baked apples are a lighter dessert option made with simple ingredients and fresh fruit. And, you can easily use less sugar or a sugar alternative for a lower sugar treat.
Can I make baked apple slices without sugar?
Yes. You can use maple syrup, honey or a sugar-free sweetener instead.
Baked Apple Slices Recipe
- 30g/1oz Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar or your sweetness of choice
- 1-2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 2-4 Apples
- Preheat the oven to 180 C or 350 F oven temperature, get out a small baking dish and grease it well.
- Place the butter, sugar and cinnamon into a small saucepan on the stove top over medium heat to high heat.
- Cook until the butter has melted and the sugar and cinnamon has dissolved.
- Set the buttery, cinnamon mixture aside and see to the apples.
- You can peel or leave the apples unpeeled, slice them carefully with a sharp knife such as a small paring knife and then place the sliced apples into the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Pour the melted butter and cinnamon mixture over the prepared raw apple slices and toss to combine.
- Place into the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes baking time or until the delicious treat is golden and done to your liking.
- Serve the sliced baked apples recipe immediately, as is or topped with cream, ice cream or natural yogurt, storing any cooled to room temperature leftover apples in an airtight container to enjoy within a day.
This recipe became one of my favorite ways to use extra apples during autumn because it gives all the comforting flavors of apple pie, but with far less effort. I especially love serving the warm apples over vanilla yogurt for a decadent breakfast the next morning.
Why This Recipe Works
- Uses only 4 easily accessible pantry friendly ingredients
- Ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes
- Naturally gluten free and without flour of any kind
- An easy healthy dessert option
- Works with almost any apple variety you can find
- Tastes just like apple pie filling, but without making fiddly pastry
- The perfect dessert to serve for fall, Thanksgiving and over the holidays
- Great way to use extra apples in your kitchen during apple season
Recipe Tips
Use a mix of apple varieties
You could even combine sweet and tart apples together to give the best flavor and texture.
Slice apples evenly
Uniform sliced apples help the dessert bake evenly and become perfectly tender.
Don’t overcrowd the baking dish
Keeping the apples in a mostly even layer to help caramelization, instead of overcrowding and steaming the fruit.
Adjust cinnamon to taste
Feel free to use more cinnamon for a stronger, warm spiced flavored treat.
Serve warm
These baked cinnamon apples taste best fresh from the oven while warm, caramelized and comforting.
Recipe Variations
Make it dairy free
Swap the unsalted butter for coconut oil, vegan butter or your dairy free alternative of choice.
Add oats
Sprinkle a few tablespoons of rolled oats over the apples just before baking for an apple crumble style topping. (Just make sure the oats are gluten free if you’re wanting to ensure the dessert is fully gluten free.)
Add chopped nuts
Protein rich walnuts, pecans or almonds add crunch and flavor.
Use maple syrup
Feel free to replace the sugar with maple syrup or honey for natural sweetness.
Add extra spices
Swap the cinnamon or add in spices such as nutmeg, ginger, cloves or pumpkin pie spice.
Turn it into breakfast
Start your day with a sweet breakfast, serving the baked apples over oatmeal, yogurt or pancakes.
What To Serve With Baked Apple Slices
- Vanilla ice cream
- Greek yogurt
- Whipped cream
- Granola
- Pancakes
- French toast
- Oatmeal
- Custard
- Caramel sauce
Baked Apple Recipe Video Tutorial
Here’s the video where you can see the delicious recipe for healthy baked apple slices being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.
More Easy Apple Recipes
If you love easy apple desserts, make sure to also try my Apple Crumble With Oats Recipe, Apple and Cinnamon Muffins and Baked French Toast With Apples & Cinnamon.
These easy baked apple slices are soft, caramelized and coated in buttery cinnamon sugar. Made with just 4 ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re the perfect quick fall dessert.
Baked Apple Slices Recipe
Baked Apple Slices Recipe – How to make easy 4 ingredient oven baked healthy cinnamon sugar dessert – with the video tutorial.
Ingredients
- 30g/1oz Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar, Raw Sugar, Demerara Sugar, Coconut Sugar, White Sugar or your sweetness of choice
- 1-2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 2-4 Apples
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F, get out a small baking dish and grease it well.
- Place the butter, sugar and cinnamon into a small saucepan on the stove top over medium heat.
- Cook until the butter has melted and the sugar and cinnamon has dissolved.
- Set the buttery, cinnamon mixture aside and see to the apples.
- You can peel or leave the apples unpeeled, slice them and then place the sliced apples into the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the melted butter and cinnamon mixture over the prepared apples and toss to combine.
- Place into the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and done to your like.
- Serve immediately, as is or topped with cream, ice cream or natural yogurt.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 123
Updated in May 2026 with additional recipe tips, variations, FAQs and improved instructions.
Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.
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