Homestead Baked Apple Slices

With the recent change to cooler temperatures, I am definitely feeling the fall vibe here on the homestead.  With that in mind, I was in the mood for something warm and sweet with apples after editing my video this evening.  I remembered my aunt Momo telling me how she made her baked apples, but I put my own spin on them.  I chose to slice the apples rather than leave them whole.  They turned out absolutely delicious.  Take a look at how I made them below, and maybe you will want some for yourself and your family on one of the upcoming cool fall evenings :)

Jonagold Apples | Photo by LBFH

I chose to do two apples this go around, as I wanted to have enough left over in case I wanted them again one night this week (okay, I knew I would want them again LOL!).  I chose to use the only apples I had in the house, the Jonagold variety.  Some people use a more tart apple, like a Granny Smith, but I feel the Jonagold was a great choice.

Jonagold Apple Peeled, Cored and Sliced | Photo by LBFH

I peeled and sliced my apples, using my handy dandy combo slicer/corer.  This beauty does quick work when it comes to apples, and if you feel the apple slicers are thicker than you like, you can always cut them in half.  I left them as they were, and they turned out just fine :)

Ingredients for Baked Apples | Photo by LBFH

Next, I gathered the ingredients that would turn these plain apples into something oh-so-delicious.  I used brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter.  I chose to use a plastic container with a lid to aid in coating the slices, but you can also use a plastic storage bag such as a Ziploc bag. 

I then measured 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of white sugar, 1 tsp of cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp of salt.  I will say that, in hindsight, I could have probably cut the amount of brown sugar and white sugar in half, and I will most probably try that the next time around.

Container of Spices | Photo by LBFH

After measuring my dry ingredients, I threw them all in the plastic container and added my apple slices.  I placed the lid on the container and proceeded to shake, shake, shake, and stop every so often to ensure that each of the slices was getting sufficiently coated with the dry mixture.

Baking dish with apple slices | Photo by LBFH

Once I was satisfied with how well the apple slices were coated, I sprayed my glass dish with cooking spray and placed the slices in it.  After the slices were placed in the dish, making sure to only place them in one layer, I put a few small pats of the butter here and there.  A good estimate is two tablespoons, but to be honest, I just kinda eyeballed it, trying the place the pats to ensure all the slices would have some butter on them as they melted.

Baking dish of apple slices with butter | Photo LBFH

I then placed the dish of apple slices in a 350-degree oven for 25 minutes.  I used a toaster oven, so I didn't need to preheat.  If you are going to use a conventional oven, make sure to preheat it first.

Baking dish of delicious baked apple slices | Photo by LBFH

And there you have it!  A warm, comforting apple treat for a cool fall evening.  I am so glad I took the plunge and made these; I can see more batches of them in my future.

If you decide to make them, make sure to message me below and let me know what you think.  As always, know that you are much appreciated, and blessings on you and yours :)