Baked Apples with Cinnamon
Baked Apples with Cinnamon is a classic dessert where whole or sliced apples are baked until tender, often filled with a sweet mixture of cinnamon, sugar, and sometimes nuts or raisins. This simple, comforting dish is widely popular in European and North American cuisines, especially during autumn and winter.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the apples and added sugars, with minimal fat and protein. It provides dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants from the apples, with a typical serving containing around 150-250 calories depending on the recipe.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 36 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 20 mg |
Per 1 medium baked apple (182 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, baked apples are a traditional harvest-time treat in many Western countries, symbolizing warmth and home cooking. Nutritionally, baking apples with cinnamon can enhance the availability of certain antioxidants and the cinnamon may help moderate blood sugar response.
