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Delicious Baked Apples with Lemon Zest

Simple baked apples with lemon zest and cinnamon make a healthy, tasty dessert ready in 40 minutes.

Delicious Baked Apples with Lemon Zest

Try this easy baked apples with lemon zest recipe for a healthy and delicious dessert. Perfectly spiced and naturally sweetened.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
30m
Rest time
5m
Total time
45m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 1 piece medium apple red
  • 15 g granulated sugar
  • 10 g unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 30 ml water

Origins

International

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Wash the medium red apple thoroughly and pat dry with a clean towel.
  3. Using a sharp knife, carefully core the apple from the top, removing seeds and creating a hollow center without cutting through the bottom.
  4. In a small bowl, mix 15 grams of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest, and 0.5 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until combined.
  5. Fill the hollow center of the apple with the sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon mixture.
  6. Place the filled apple in a small baking dish and add 10 grams of unsalted butter on top of the filling inside the apple.
  7. For 30 ml of water into the bottom of the baking dish to keep the apple moist during baking.
  8. Bake the apple in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the apple is tender when pierced with a fork.
  9. Remove the baked apple from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Tips

  • Use a sharp knife to core the apple carefully to avoid breaking the bottom.
  • Choose firm apples to hold their shape during baking.
  • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Serving Suggestions

  • vanilla ice cream
  • whipped cream
  • plain yogurt
  • caramel sauce

Enjoy this warm, fragrant baked apple dessert with a touch of lemon zest for a simple and healthy treat.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 3
  • Sodium (g): 1
  • Sugar (g): 19
  • Fat (g): 0.3
  • Carbohydrates (g): 25
  • Protein (g): 0.3
  • Calories: 95
  • Cholesterol (g): 0
  • Saturated Fat (g): 0.1

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