Description
Discover how to make kid-friendly baked cinnamon apple rings, a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy parents. These apple rings are a healthy and delicious snack that your kids, even picky eaters, will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples (like Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and core the apples. You can use an apple corer or a small knife to carefully remove the core.
- Slice the cored apples into 1/4-inch thick rings.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar (if using).
- Add the apple rings to the bowl and toss gently to coat them evenly.
- Arrange the apple rings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the apples are tender and slightly caramelized. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a tiny pinch of nutmeg or a splash of vanilla extract to the cinnamon mixture.
- These apple rings are delicious warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- If your kids are very particular about texture, you can peel the apples before slicing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90-120
- Sugar: 10-15g
- Sodium: 5-10mg
- Fat: 3-5g
- Saturated Fat: 2-3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1-2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-25g
- Fiber: 3-4g
- Protein: 0.5-1g
- Cholesterol: 5-10mg