Deliciously Roasted Apples
A simple and delightful dessert featuring roasted Gala apples enhanced with cinnamon and sugar, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Gala apples (cored and quartered)
- 0.25 cups sugar
- 0.125 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 1 dollop whipped cream
- Chopped nuts (for added crunch)
Instructions
- Wash Gala apples thoroughly under cold water, then core and quarter them.
- In a small bowl, mix together sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Toss quartered apples in the sugar-cinnamon mixture until well coated.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the coated apple quarters in a single layer.
- Roast the apples in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, checking halfway through.
- When done, the apples should be soft yet hold their shape, then let them cool for a few minutes.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and chopped nuts.
Notes
For variations, try swapping sugar for maple syrup, adding citrus juice, or mixing in various spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg