Easy Oven Baked Apples

There’s something timeless about the smell of cinnamon baked apples drifting through the kitchen. Simple, cozy, and budget-friendly, these easy Oven Baked Apples are one of my go-to healthy desserts. I’ve even served them with a drizzle of low-fat custard sauce at a friend’s dinner party — they were a hit with both kids and adults.

Best of all, they’re quick to make, don’t require peeling or slicing, and are versatile enough to serve for dessert, as a breakfast side with yogurt, or even as a light afternoon treat.

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Ingredients and Substitutions

• Apples — Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Rome, or Golden Delicious all bake beautifully without turning mushy.
• Brown sugar — For sweetness and caramel-like flavor. Substitute maple syrup, honey, or a sugar-free alternative.
• Butter (melted) — Adds richness. Swap with coconut oil for dairy-free.
• Cinnamon — The warm spice that makes these irresistible.
• Nutmeg — Adds depth; you can omit if preferred.
• Water or apple juice — Keeps the apples moist during baking.
• Optional Add-ins for the filling: quick oats, chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds), dried cranberries, or raisins.

WW Points and Nutrition

According to my calculations each baked apple half has just:

• Calories: 116
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• Old WW Points: 3 PointsPlus

How to Bake Apples Step-by-Step

Step 1: Prep the apples

Wash and dry, then cut in half around the middle. Scoop out the core and seeds.

Step 2: Make the filling

Mix together brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add optional oats or nuts if desired. Spoon the mixture into the centers of the apples.

Step 3: Bake

Arrange apples in a baking dish, pour in water or apple juice, and bake at 350°F for 30–45 minutes, until tender.

Step 4: Serve

Enjoy warm, plain or topped with low-fat ice cream, whipped cream, or Greek yogurt.

Recipe Notes and Variations

• For Two: Halve the recipe (use 1 apple, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1-½ tsp butter).
• For a Crowd: Double or triple the recipe easily.
• Healthier twist: Skip the sugar and drizzle with sugar-free syrup or sprinkle with granola.
• Make-Ahead Tip: Bake ahead and reheat with a splash of water or juice before serving.

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4 from 74 votes

Oven Baked Apples Recipe

By Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

These healthy low fat baked apples are an easy healthy delicious dessert you can enjoy without guilt.

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 45 minutes mins

Total: 1 hour hr

Servings: 4

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Equipment

• Baking Dish
• Chef Knife
• Mixing Bowls

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 large apples
• ▢ 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ▢ 1/3 cup water or apple juice

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
• Cut the apples in half around the middle. Remove the core and seeds with a small spoon or knife. Place the apples in an ovenproof baking dish.
• In a small bowl (affiliate link), combine the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon this mixture into the centers of your apple halves. Pour water or apple juice into the baking dish.
• Bake apples for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife.
• Serve warm with low-fat ice cream, whipped cream or plain or vanilla yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

Serving size: 1/2 apple

WW Points: 3

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3 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Variations:
These healthy baked apples can be customized too. Feel free to add up to 1/4 cup of other healthy ingredients to the sugar, butter and spices, such as:

• Chopped dried fruit such as raisins or dried cranberries
• Chopped nuts such as almonds, pecans or walnuts,
• Low-fat granola
• Quick cooking oats

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 apple, Calories: 116kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.8g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 25mg, Potassium: 130mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 149IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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