Name: Baked Caramel Apples (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
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

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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