French-Style Baked Apple with Cinnamon and Honey
Tender baked apple infused with warm cinnamon and drizzled with honey, served warm for a comforting and naturally sweet dessert. This french-inspired desserts (gluten free) ready in about 45 minutes layers large apples, ground cinnamon, honey into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 large apples
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Equipment for this recipe
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- Step 2: Core 4 large apples, removing the seeds and creating a hollow center about 1 inch wide, taking care not to pierce the bottom.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp ground cinnamon and 4 tbsp honey until combined.
- Step 4: Place the apples upright in the baking dish and brush the insides generously with 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Step 5: Fill each apple cavity with the cinnamon-honey mixture, then top with 2 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped walnuts over the top.
- Step 6: Bake the apples for 30-35 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork and the tops are golden.
- Step 7: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm, spooning any pan juices over the apples.
Frequently asked questions
How long does French-Style Baked Apple with Cinnamon and Honey take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover French-Style Baked Apple with Cinnamon and Honey?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in French-Style Baked Apple with Cinnamon and Honey?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale French-Style Baked Apple with Cinnamon and Honey for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is French-Style Baked Apple with Cinnamon and Honey gluten free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
