Intro:

Baked apples are a simple and delicious treat, perfect for cold weather and cozy evenings at home. The aroma of baked apples wafting through your kitchen creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. This easy-to-follow, 10-step guide will walk you through the process of making mouthwatering baked apples.

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

For this recipe, you’ll need:

– 4 large apples (any variety you prefer)

– 3/4 cup brown sugar

– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

– 4 tablespoons butter

– 1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)

– 1/2 cup water or apple cider

Step 2: Preheat Your Oven

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

Step 3: Prepare the Apples

Wash the apples thoroughly and remove any stickers. Core the apples, making sure not to remove the entire bottom. You can use an apple corer or a knife for this step. Leave about half an inch at the bottom.

Step 4: Place Apples in Baking Dish

Arrange the cored apples in a baking dish with high sides, ensuring they are spaced evenly apart.

Step 5: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. If using chopped nuts or raisins, mix them in as well.

Step 6: Stuff the Apples

Fill each cored apple with the brown sugar mixture until it reaches the top of each apple.

Step 7: Top With Butter

Place one tablespoon of butter on top of each stuffed apple.

Step 8: Add Liquid

Pour water or apple cider into the bottom of the baking dish until it comes about halfway up the height of the apples. This will help prevent the apples from drying out as they bake.

Step 9: Bake

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 10: Serve and Enjoy

Carefully remove the baked apples from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. You can enjoy your baked apples alone or top them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for some added sweetness.

That’s it! Follow these ten simple steps, and you’ll have perfectly baked apples to enjoy on a chilly night.