Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices are perfect for the whole family—from babies just starting solids to adults looking for a comforting, wholesome snack. Simple to make and versatile enough to serve at breakfast, snack time, or as a delicious dessert.
My family enjoy fresh, crisp apples as they are or, added to recipes such as this Apple and Cucumber Salad or in these Apple Overnight Oats.
But, when you add a little heat apples become sweeter and more comforting and are perfect for cozy fall days (plus soft apples are the ideal texture for serving to babies and toddlers.) If you enjoy these healthy Baked Apple Slices, check out our Stewed Apples, Apple Puree, Apple Pancakes, Apple Waffles, or for a savory twist, Sweet Potato and Apples.
Firm apples like Pink Lady, Jazz, Kanzi, Granny Smith, Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala work well. Sweeter varieties are great in this recipe as there is no added sugar, but mixing sweet apples with tarter varieties can provide a nice balance of textures and flavors.
Adds richness. Substitute with unsalted butter or skip. If you do choose to omit the fat, the apples will be a bit drier but still delicious.
You can substitute or mix with other warm spices like ground ginger, cardamom, allspice, pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice, or vanilla.
Optional - The tartness from the lemon juice contrasts nicely with the natural sweetness of the apples and cinnamon, making the dish more vibrant.
