Healthy Recipes Ingredient Fruit Apple Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices 5.0 (6) 6 Reviews These baked cinnamon apple slices have just the right level of tenderness and bite, and a gooey apple caramel forms at the bottom of the pan. Enjoy this healthy dessert spooned over ice cream, with biscuits or served over yogurt—the options are endless! By Melissa Gray-Streett Melissa Gray-Streett A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Melissa Gray-Streett trained in traditional French-style cooking, restaurant and front-of-house management. Since transitioning to recipe development and food styling in 2015, Melissa has developed over 1,500 original recipes and styled over 300 photo shoots. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 3, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. She is a licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education and a certification in gut health by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices are a versatile and easy dessert to enjoy any time of year. Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples are baked down in a thick, buttery caramelized sauce—a delicious topping for Greek yogurt, nice cream or smashed sweet potatoes. Apples are packed with anti-inflammatory antioxidants and gut-friendly prebiotic fiber, and using both sweet and tart varieties is good for your health and your taste buds. Keep reading for our expert tips on apple selection and technique, so this dish comes out perfect every time. Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! Fresh apples from the market can last 4 to 6 weeks in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator if you store them with a damp sponge or towel.If you have a mandoline, it's a great way to achieve uniformly sized apple slices.Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices can be enjoyed either cold or warmed in the microwave.This recipe will surely please a crowd—you can easily double or triple the recipe, so you have plenty to go around. Nutrition Notes Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apple varieties are used in this recipe for a reason—these apples have varying sweetness levels, so they complement each other in taste, but they are similar in nutritional value. All apples contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. The fiber in the flesh of apples is considered prebiotic fiber, which can help nourish the good bacteria in your gut. Eating more fiber can also help you lower your LDL cholesterol, which is great for heart health. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 4 medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick ¾ cup light brown sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine apples, sugar, cornstarch, melted butter, lemon juice, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl; stir until the apples are fully coated. Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and stir the mixture. Bake, uncovered, until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 10 minutes more. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Frequently Asked Questions What's the best way to store Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices? You can store the baked apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them in freezer-safe bags for up to 6 months; however, the texture may change upon thawing. To reheat, place them in a partially covered microwave-safe bowl and heat on Medium in 30-second intervals until you reach the desired temperature. Can I use a different combination of apples? Absolutely. We would suggest sticking to similar varieties of apples as alternatives for Honeycrisp and Granny Smith. For Honeycrisp, you might consider trying Jonagold, Fuji, Jazz, Gala, Pink Lady or Envy apples. As for Granny Smith, a couple of good alternatives would be Braeburn or McIntosh. What if I am out of ground cinnamon? No problem. In a pinch, you can substitute apple pie spice, allspice, cloves or nutmeg. The flavor may not be exactly the same, but it will still be delicious. Can I use dark brown sugar instead of light brown? We recommend using light brown sugar, which is commonly used in baking. This choice ensures that the sugar doesn’t overpower the flavor of the apples, and it also has a fine texture. Although you can opt for dark brown sugar, keep in mind that it is often used as a rub for meats and has a coarser grain as well as a more robust molasses flavor. What should I serve with Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices? These cinnamon apples would pair perfectly with our Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream recipe, which contains 90 fewer calories than store-bought premium ice cream. You can use this topping on our Oatmeal Pancakes, mix it into Oatmeal with Fruit & Nuts or enjoy it as a delightful topping for our Gingerbread Tea Cake. EatingWell.com, May 2021 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 187 Calories 3g Fat 42g Carbs Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 187 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 42g 15% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 34g Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Vitamin A 164IU 3% Sodium 76mg 3% Potassium 153mg 3% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Additional reporting by Linda Frahm Linda Frahm Linda Frahm has been a copy editor and fact checker working with food and nutrition content for the past 30-plus years for consumer print and online publications. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines