These Baked Caramel Apples are a healthy breakfast or dessert. Great with oatmeal, on top of ice cream, or just eaten plain!
I never knew how wonderful apple picking was until I moved to New England! There are tons of local orchards here with many varieties of fresh apples to pick and choose from. A lot of the orchards in the area also have fresh ciders and wines too… so doing an apple picking/wine tasting day is so much fun.
I normally make Rustic Slow Cooker Applesauce with my orchard bounty… but decided to try something a little new this time. These Baked Caramel Apples are great to use in other recipes too. And with using maple syrup (or honey) you can avoid refined sugars.
Whats in these Baked Caramel Apples?
- Fresh baking apples, use a hearty variety
- Cinnamon
- Maple Syrup or Honey (I used honey, because I’m a beekeeper and have tons!)
- Ginger
- Salt
- Coconut oil
One of the best things about these Caramel Apples is that they are super healthy – instead of using a store-bought prepared caramel, this recipe makes its own ‘caramel sauce’ while it cooks in the oven! Tossing the apples half way through cooking coats the apples in the rich caramel sauce, yum!
These Baked Caramel Apples Are:
- Sweet
- Tangy
- Warm
- Healthy
- Vegan
- Paleo friendly
- Great for breakfast or dessert!
These apples tasted amazing, and one of the best things was the smell of them in the oven while baking! There is nothing better than warm apples and cinnamon wafting throughout the house.
How do I make these Baked Caramel Apples?
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
- On a baking sheet, add all the ingredients, and toss well to combine.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven, and bake fro 15 minutes
- Remove sheet pan from oven, and toss the apples in all their juices. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes longer.
- Remove sheet pan from oven, toss once more, and enjoy!
What do I serve these Baked Caramel Apples with?
- These are a key ingredient in Caramel Apple Overnight Oats
- Great with ice cream
- Top baked apples on toasted Easy 4 ingredient Bread
- Would make a great pie or tart filling
- Wonderful to eat on their own!
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Baked Caramel Apples (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- 4 apples sliced
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, if not vegan
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
- On a baking sheet, add all the ingredients, and toss well to combine.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven, and bake fro 15 minutes
- Remove sheet pan from oven, and toss the apples in all their juices. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes longer.
- Remove sheet pan from oven, toss once more, and enjoy!
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