My parents have three apple trees on which we grow 15 varieties of apples. So, we are always looking for quick and easy apple recipes. My mother started baking apple slices this way for an everyday dessert a few years ago, and it is what we have almost every night during apple season.
How to Make Baked Apple Slices in the Microwave
It’s so easy! All you have to do is toss some slices of peeled and cored apples with cinnamon and sugar and put them in the microwave for a few minutes. When the apple slices are cooked through, give them a quick stir with a sprinkle of maple syrup. We did struggle with what to call it. Mom wanted, “apple pie without the crust”, but we nixed that. “Apple pie filling” didn’t go over very well either. “Baked apple slices” is as near as we could get, even though they aren’t baked in the oven, but cooked rather quickly in a microwave.
How Long to Bake Apple Slices in the Oven
Don’t have a microwave? Put the apples and cinnamon sugar in a baking dish, add 1/3 cup of water to the pan, cover with foil, and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes, or until the apples are tender. For more information on which apple varieties are best for baking, check out our Guide to Apples.
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How to Store and Reheat Baked Apples
Keep baked apple slices in a covered container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. To reheat, microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Cooked apples freeze well, too. They’ll keep for up to 5 months in the freezer in a tightly sealed container. Microwave for 5 minutes on high power. Adjust the time for your microwave and how many apples you are doing. Ours has a powerful high setting, so 4 cups of apples only takes 5 minutes. If you use more apples, you will probably need to cook them a little longer. I suggest starting with 5 minutes and testing for doneness with a fork. If they need more cooking time, give them more. To serve, add whipped cream on the top or vanilla ice cream on the side, if so desired.
