Baked apples are a classic, simple, and comforting dessert. Perfect for autumn and winter, they fill the house with a delicious aroma and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Baked apples are one of the simplest and most comforting desserts in traditional French cuisine. Prepared in just a few minutes, they fill the house with a warm scent of cinnamon and caramelized sugar. To make this recipe a success, choose apples that hold their shape well when baked, such as Boskoop, Reinette, or Golden Delicious. After carefully removing the core, top each apple with a small pat of butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon, which will melt slowly in the oven to create a soft and fragrant texture. A little apple juice or water in the dish prevents the apples from drying out and results in a deliciously syrupy glaze. In just thirty minutes, the apples become tender, slightly wrinkled, and perfectly golden brown. Served hot, they are delicious on their own, but even better accompanied by a spoonful of fresh cream, yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible hot-cold contrast.
Astuce du chef : incisez légèrement la peau des pommes avant cuisson pour éviter qu’elles n’éclatent et ajoutez une pointe de miel ou un carré de chocolat pour une version encore plus gourmande.
🧾 Ingredients (for 4 people)
- 4 apples (Golden, Reinette or Boskoop)
- 40 g de beurre doux
- 4 teaspoons of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 handful of raisins (optional)
- 4 tablespoons of water or apple juice
- 1 vanilla pod or 1 sachet of vanilla sugar (optional)
👩🍳 Preparation
- Preheat the oven at 180°C (th.6).
- Laver les pommes, then remove the core using an apple corer without piercing the bottom.
- Place the apples in an ovenproof dish.
- In each apple, add :
- 1 knob of butter
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Quelques raisins secs si désiré
- Pour 4 tablespoons of water or apple juice in the bottom of the dish to prevent the apples from drying out.
- Enfourner pendant 25 à 35 minutesuntil the flesh is tender and the skin is slightly wrinkled.
- Serve hot, accompanied by a spoonful of fresh cream, plain yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
👉 Incisez la peau en un petit cercle en haut de la pomme pour éviter qu’elle n’éclate pendant la cuisson.
And for an even more indulgent touch, add a spoonful of honey or a square of dark chocolate to the center before baking.
📊 Tableau des Apports Journaliers Recommandés (AJR) estimés
(Pour 1 pomme au four — valeurs approximatives pouvant varier selon la variété de pommes et les quantités exactes)
| Nutriment | Quantity per serving | % AJR |
|---|---|---|
| Énergie | ~150 kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g | 12% |
| Fibers | 4 g | 16% |
| Lipids | 5 g | 7% |
| Vitamine C | 6 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 6% |
