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• Ingredients
• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Baked Apple Slices
• Method 2 of 3: Bake the apples whole
• Method 3 of 3: Bake apples over a fire
• Tips
• Warnings

Baked apples are a delicious and healthy dish that can be prepared any time of the year. Chopped baked apples make a great addition to yogurt or ice cream. Whole baked apples can be served as a stand-alone dessert. Try baking apples over a fire the next time you go camping for an unusual treat.

Ingredients

• 4 apples
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons diced butter
• Optional: a pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Baked Apple Slices

1. 1 Preheat oven to 205 ° C.
2. 2 Wash the apples. Use a vegetable brush to peel and dry the apples. You can then cut it off if you prefer apples without the peel. Any apples can be used for this recipe, but Fuji or Granny Smith are better suited for the oven version. Astringent taste and firm flesh are preserved during the cooking process.
3. 3 Slice the apples. Place the apple upright and use a sharp knife to cut it in half through the core. Cut each of the halves into two more pieces for a total of four wedges. Cut and discard the entire core. Repeat this process with the rest of the apples.
   • Apples break when baked, so consider this when slicing them. It is best to divide each apple into eight equal parts.
   • Before you start slicing apples, you can use a pith knife, if you have one.
4. 4 Combine apple wedges with brown sugar and cinnamon. Place apples in a bowl and mix thoroughly with sugar and spices. If desired, you can add a pinch of salt and squeeze out some lemon juice.
5. 5 Place the apple slices on a baking sheet. Try to arrange the fruits so that they do not touch each other.
6. 6 Place the butter cubes on top of the apples. Try to distribute the oil evenly between all the wedges. The butter will melt and coat the apples as they bake.
7. 7 Bake the apple slices for about 20 minutes. Towards the end, they will acquire a golden brown color. Remove the apples from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
8. 8 Serve the apples. Baked apple slices go well with vanilla ice cream, yogurt or oatmeal. You can store apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Method 2 of 3: Bake the apples whole

1. 1 Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
2. 2 Wash the apples. Use a vegetable brush to peel and dry the apples. Any apple can be used, but Rum Beauty, Golden Delicious or Jonagold are best baked whole. They become very soft, and you can easily eat the fruit baked in this way with a spoon.
3. 3 Cut the core of the apples without going 1 centimeter to the opposite side. Use a pith knife to remove the seeds and cut deep enough. Don't cut right through the apple. Leave the bottom so you can fill the middle of the apple with the filling.
   • If you only have a peeler knife on hand, make four deep cuts around the apple stem. Use a spoon to remove the core and seeds.
   • If you accidentally cut the apple through to the end, just slide the bottom of the apple into place.
4. 4 Then fill the middle of the apples with brown sugar and cinnamon. Distribute brown sugar and cinnamon evenly between 4 apples. Spoon in the mixture. If you wish, you can add a pinch of salt there and squeeze out some lemon juice.
5. 5 Place butter on top of the filling. Divide the butter cubes evenly between the four apples. Place the cubes directly into the holes so that they rest on the filling.
6. 6 Prepare your apples. Pour hot water into the bottom of the baking sheet. This will help the fruit cook evenly. Arrange the apples so that they stand upright on the baking sheet.
7. 7 Bake the apples for 35 minutes. Use a fork to check readiness periodically. Once the apples are cooked, they are tender, but not too soft. Remove the apples from the oven and then let them cool for a few minutes.
8. 8 Serve apples to the table. Each apple is designed for one person. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Method 3 of 3: Bake apples over a fire

1. 1 Prepare a fire. Light the fire and let the fire burn for half an hour before you start cooking.As the wood burns, it turns into a layer of hot coals. These coals will give you an even and hot cooking surface.
   • Don't try to bake apples directly over a flame. They will not cook, they will only be charred.
   • Use a poker to make an even layer of coals. The glow of the coals should still be at the edge of the flame. Keep them hot.
2. 2 Wash and dry the apples. Wash the apples. Using a vegetable brush, peel the peel and then wipe it dry with a towel. You can choose any apples, but Granny Smith or Red Delicious are the best for campfire cooking.
3. 3 Cut the core of the apples without going 1 centimeter to the opposite side. Use a pith knife to remove the seeds and cut deep enough. Don't cut right through the apple. Leave the bottom so you can fill the middle of the apple with the filling.
   • If you only have a peeler knife on hand, make four deep cuts around the apple stem. Use a spoon to remove the core and seeds.
   • If you accidentally cut the apple through to the end, just slide the bottom of the apple into place.
4. 4 Use a knife to make cuts. Make shallow grooves on all sides of the apple peel. This will make it easier for the heat to penetrate the middle of the fruit.
5. 5 Now you need to fill the apples. Spread the brown sugar and cinnamon evenly, then the butter cubes between the four apples. Place the cubes directly into the holes so that they rest directly on the filling.
6. 6 Wrap aluminum foil around the apple. Take an apple and place it upright on a piece of aluminum foil. Gather the edges of the foil at the top of the apple so that it is completely wrapped in foil with a ponytail at the top. Repeat this step for each apple.
7. 7 Bake the apples. Place the foil-wrapped apples directly on the burning coals. Bake them for 45 minutes or an hour, depending on the temperature of the coals. Use tongs to rotate the apples (upright) two or three times until they cook evenly on each side. You can remove apples from the fire when you feel with tongs how they begin to spring through the foil.
8. 8 Unroll the apples. Let the fruit cool slightly for a few minutes, then gently unfold the aluminum foil. The apples should be soft and steamy. Serve the resulting dish with spoons to eat the pulp.

Tips

• You can sprinkle the apple with cinnamon after you cook it, but the seasoning will saturate the apple better if done beforehand.
• Apples pair perfectly with a cookie and marshmallow snack!

Warnings

• Proceed with extreme caution near open flames!
• Do not use a wooden skewer. The fire will burn him, the apple, and may spill over to you.