Fat Free Cinnamon Apple Bake
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with this Fat Free Cinnamon Apple Bake, a wholesome dessert that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring tender, juicy Granny Smith apples baked to perfection, this recipe combines the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and vanilla with just a touch of sweetness from brown sugar or a sugar substitute. Infused with a hint of lemon and optionally dotted with plump raisins, these baked apples are steamed to silky softness with the help of a water bath, making them naturally fat-free and full of flavor. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this oven-baked treat is ideal for cozy evenings or healthier holiday gatherings and pairs beautifully with a dollop of fat-free yogurt or a sprinkle of extra cinnamon for an elegant finish. Perfect for anyone seeking a low-fat, baked dessert that's both simple and satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Granny Smith apples
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (or sugar substitute)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash and core the apples, leaving the bottom intact to create a cavity for the filling. Optionally, peel the top third of the apples for a rustic presentation.
In a small bowl, mix together ground cinnamon, brown sugar (or sugar substitute), vanilla extract, and raisins if using.
Rub the outsides of the apples lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning and drizzle the remaining lemon juice into the filling mixture.
Fill each apple cavity with the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, gently pressing it in so it's tightly packed.
Place the filled apples in a baking dish and pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the dish to help steam the apples as they bake.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil to retain moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the tops are bubbling and caramelized.
Allow the apples to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of additional cinnamon or a dollop of fat-free yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.0 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 980 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
