Helping Hands in the Kitchen: Baked Cinnamon Apple Dessert

A delicious dessert consisting of baked cinnamon.

Today’s recipe is a scrumptious Baked Cinnamon Apple Dessert that is perfect for fall. It’s warm, comforting, and bursting with flavors that will make your taste buds dance. This dessert is made with juicy apples, warm cinnamon, and a few simple ingredients that you probably have in your pantry. So roll up your sleeves, and let’s get baking!

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BAKED CINNAMON APPLE DESSERT

SERVES: 2
ESTIMATED COST: $2.00
COST PER SERVING: $1.00
EQUIPMENT: Baking dish, cutting board, knife, and measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 medium-sized apples 
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup 
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon 
  • Optional toppings: Greek yogurt, chopped nuts/seeds, peanut butter 

PREPARATION

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Wash the apples and slice, removing the core.
  3. Place the apples in a baking dish.
  4. Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top of each apple.
  5. Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the apples.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the skin is slightly wrinkled.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!

NUTRITION INFORMATION

HEALTH BENEFITS

Apples are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, which may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. They also contain polyphenols, which support the immune system through their anti-inflammatory and anti-viral effects.

Cinnamon is high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. It can also regulate blood sugar which promotes healthy energy, mood, and weight management.

Left: Apples
Right: Cinnamon

Recipe provided by Gabrielle La Chapelle
Maryland University of Integrative Health