Baked Apple Wedges
Tender apple wedges coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked until caramelized make an effortless fall dessert or cozy side. Ready in about 40 minutes, this simple recipe highlights crisp-tart Granny Smith apples and buttery flavor.
Equipment
- mixing bowl or resealable plastic bag
- 9-inch round baking dish (or 8x8 dish / 10-inch cast iron)
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel, core, and cut the apples into thin wedges or slices.
- Combine the brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl or place them into a large resealable plastic bag.
- Add the apple slices to the sugar mixture, seal the bag (if using) and shake, or toss in the bowl, until every piece is evenly coated.
- Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking dish (or an 8x8-inch casserole dish or 10-inch cast-iron pan) to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the coated apple slices in the prepared dish, overlapping them slightly in layers until the dish is filled.
- Dot the top of the arranged apples with small pieces of butter, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and juices are bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let cool briefly before serving warm.