Transform fresh apples into Sliced Baked Apples as a simple snack, side dish, or as baby led weaning apples. The super simple method takes just 5 minutes to prep, and they work as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, and more!
Sliced Baked Apples
I tend to have an apple or two left at the end of the week, and while my kids don’t always love to eat them fresh, they do love them turned into sliced baked apples! This super simple method transforms apples into sweet slices of goodness without any need for extra sugar or fancy ingredients.
The slices of these simple baked apples are tender and soft, so they’re a perfect texture for babies starting solids as a baby led weaning food, toddlers, or even us parents. We love them as a snack cold out of the fridge, warmed slightly, served with oatmeal or yogurt, or as a side with dinners like roasted chicken and pork chops.
Plus? They require only three basic ingredients. Learn how to make the yummiest apples for BLW or any age, really, with this easy method.
(You may also like Apples for Babies, Baked Pears, 2-Ingredient Baby Pancakes, and more favorite baby-led weaning recipes.)
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Ingredients You Need
To make this sliced baked apples recipe you’ll need to have the following ingredients on hand and ready to go.
- Fresh apples: For roasting apples, I usually go with Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Jonagold, and Jonathan, but you can use any apple you have. Some softer varieties, like Gala and Golden Delicious, may cook slightly faster and be a little softer in the end. (You can also make this with frozen apples.)
- Coconut oil or butter: You can use whichever one you prefer. I use unsalted butter if going with butter.
- Cinnamon: This adds a hit of nice extra flavor and goes so well with the apples.
TIP: To make this recipe dairy-free, use the coconut oil option.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at the simple process involved in making this recipe as baby-led weaning apples or for older kids. Scroll down to the end of the post for the specifics.
- Preheat your oven and slice your apples to an even thickness of about 1/2-inch.
- Place baking pan into oven with oil or butter to warm and melt. Add apples.
- Add cinnamon; toss to coat. Bake.
- The baked apple slices are done when they are very tender when poked with a fork or paring knife.
TIP: You can also dice the apples before roasting if you prefer to have smaller pieces of apples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Depending on the thickness of your apple slices, apples take anywhere from 20-40 minutes to bake in the oven. The thinner they are, the faster they will bake.
Yes, when baked in the oven, apple slices will soften nicely as they cook.
For roasting apples, I prefer Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Jonagold, and Jonathan apples, but you can use any apple you have. Some softer varieties, like Gala and Golden Delicious, may cook slightly faster and be a little softer in the end.
Serving Suggestions
We like these baby led weaning apples cold straight out of the fridge as a snack, warmed with Oatmeal with Fruit, over Apple Pancakes or yogurt for babies, or served alongside roasted chicken or Baked Chicken Tenders or pork chops.
This sliced baked apples recipe also works as dessert over bowls of vanilla ice cream, apple pie, or even plain yogurt.
Apples for Baby-Led Weaning
These tender slices of apples are perfect as a baby-led weaning food for starting solids. They are large enough for a baby to easily hold, soft for sucking on, and easy to make ahead.
TIP: Be sure to let the slices cool before serving to a baby or toddler. Bite into one yourself to make sure that the inside is totally cooled.
How to Freeze Sliced Baked Apples
You can freeze apples to use later by simply allowing them to cool, then placing into a zip-top freezer bag. Press the apples flat into one even layer and freeze flat to avoid the apples freezing together in a large clump. Then, when you want to serve up a few, simply break them off and thaw at room temperature, in the fridge, or quickly in the microwave.
TIP: You can also add frozen slices directly to toddler smoothies.
How to Store
- Store leftover baked apple slices, once cooled, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve cold or warmed.
- To freeze, let apples cool completely and store in a single layer in a zip-top freezer bag in the freezer for up 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature.
Best Tips for Success
- You can add frozen baked apples directly to an Apple Smoothie.
- Serve warm apples over yogurt, Baby Oatmeal, Apple Raisin Oatmeal, or Baby Pancakes.
- Serve alongside savory dinners such as roasted chicken, turkey, or pork chops.
- Use Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Fuji, or any other slightly firm apple you like.
- Add ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger or Chinese five spice powder for additional flavor.
- Find more baby-led weaning breakfast foods, too.
Related Recipes
I’d love to hear your feedback if you try this recipe, so please comment below to share!
So Easy Sliced Baked Apples
Ingredients
- 3-4 medium apples (about 3 cups sliced; core discarded)
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the butter or oil into a pie plate or baking dish. Warm in the oven for a few minutes to melt. Remove from oven.
- Slice the apples into approximately 1/2-inch slices and discard the cores. Place into the baking dish with the oil.
- Add the cinnamon and toss to combine.
- Bake for 28-34 minutes, or until tender when poked with a fork.
- Serve in slices or cut into smaller pieces and add to yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes.
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Notes
- Store leftovers, once cooled, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve cold or warmed.
- To freeze, let apples cool completely and store in a single layer in a zip-top freezer bag in the freezer for up 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature.
- You can add frozen baked apples directly to smoothies.
- Serve warm apples over yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes.
- Serve alongside savory dinners such as roasted chicken or pork chops.
- Use Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Fuji, or any other slightly firm apple you like.
- Add ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger or Chinese five spice powder for additional flavor.
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This post was first published November 2018.
Is this meant to be soft?
Yes, when you bake apples, the slices soften in the heat.
My 1-year-old is OBSESSED
Can I leave the skin on for a 15 month old?
Yes
Love your site. Excellent ideas and my kiddo is eating healthier. Thank you!
You’re welcome!
My six mo old loved these and so did the adults! Used coconut oil. Thanks for the recipe and website!
Love this recipe! I received a lot of “late”apples, can’t wait to use in oatmeal, side dish for pork, and as a snack. Increased the spices, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and nutmeg. So delicious, and I love I can freeze them also!
Ive made these soo many times now for my kiddo. One of her favorite things to eat and she has now learned to request it. Thank you so much! Sending love from the Philippines! 🇵🇭
I made these with apple pie spice in place of cinnamon and added half tsp brown sugar & vanilla. Served for desert with whipped cream for my 6 & 7 year olds, so yummy!
My toddler and preschooler both love these! My toddler is extremely picky about fruit but will easily eat two or three servings of these in one meal!
Hooray for that!
These were a huge hit for my toddler. Super simple to make and I would 100% do it again. Thanks!
Should I peel the apples first for baby?
I usually leave it on since it helps the apple hold together. Baby usually spits it out. If that makes you nervous, you can peel them.
I made this and it was such a hit with my 13 month old!
Healthy, delicious, quick and easy