These paleo baked cinnamon baked apples are a super simple seasonal treat that could not be easier to make! Delicious on their own or served over yogurt, with your morning oats, or with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream for dessert! Paleo & vegan!

A quick note on this recipe! The original version of this post was published back in 2015. Since then I’ve re-tested the recipe to make it vegan and paleo friendly, updated the photographs, and the content. I’m republishing it for you today to enjoy! I hope you continue to make and love these delicious baked cinnamon apples! xo
Okay you guys, I’m pretty sure I have discovered a surefire (and delicious) way to make your house smell like the coziest haven on a rainy day.
Paleo baked cinnamon apples.
When I first made these paleo baked cinnamon apples I don’t think I even knew how much I would love them.
But.
I pulled them out of the oven and there was this magnificent cinnamon studded sauce all caramelized and bubbling away, draping each piece of tender apple and I almost lost it.
THEY ARE SO FREAKING GOOD, YOU GUYS.
Plus they are naturally sweetened with maple syrup AND made with coconut oil instead of butter. These healthy swaps makes them vegan and paleo friendly! The perfect fall treat that is as versatile + healthy as it is delicious. Which equals a BIG win in our kitchen!
What do these paleo baked cinnamon apples taste like?
Besides making your house smell DIVINE, these baked cinnamon apples are also a delicious treat.
These baked apples are:
- Perfectly spiced
- Tender
- Naturally sweetened
- Luxurious
- Warming
How to make paleo baked cinnamon apples
These paleo baked cinnamon apples are made in the oven. All it takes is 30 minutes, and a few simple and healthy ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry!
The tools you need are:
- A vegetable peeler to peel away the skin of the apple
- A cutting board + knife to cut the apples into slices
- A baking tray or pyrex dish
- A silicone baking mat or parchment paper to line the baking sheet (so you don’t want to have a sticky mess to clean up like I did in these pictures! Do as I say, not as I do)
To make these paleo baked cinnamon apples start by pre-heating your oven to 375 degrees. Any hotter and the sugars will burn, and any lower and it will take much longer, and the apples may start to get too soft.
The apples are prepped by peeling away the skins before cutting them into slices, leaving the core behind.
Melt the coconut oil and toss it, along with all the other ingredients with the sliced apples until thoroughly coated!
If your apples (or your kitchen) are cold, the coconut oil may seize up before you have a chance to properly coat the apples. If this happens just pop the tray into the oven for a minute or so to warm everything up slightly. Remove it from the oven and toss to coat before returning to the oven and proceeding with the recipe.
Bake them for 15 minutes, take out and toss to coat with the sauce that’s forming in the pan, and return to the oven for another 7 minutes. Take out and toss AGAIN, and bake for another 7-9 minutes, until the apples are tender and the sauce is darkened and thick, and coating the apples slices.
What are the ingredients for these paleo baked cinnamon apples?
The ingredients for these baked cinnamon apples are:
- Sturdy baking apples
- Maple syrup
- Coconut oil
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Sea salt
What are the best apples for baking?
When picking out the best apples for baking, find a good ration between sweetness and how well it will hold up to heat. The apples should keep their shape even after a lengthy stay inside a hot oven!
For this recipe I used Fuij apples, which are sturdy enough for baking, and fall into the sweet/tart category.
Some other good choices are:
- Braeburn
- Honeycrisp
- Pink Lady
- Jonagold
- Crispin
- Cameo
- Gala
- Granny Smith
Are these paleo baked cinnamon apples healthy?
These baked cinnamon apples are healthy – made with only real food + plant based ingredients!
They are naturally sweetened, gluten free, vegan, and paleo friendly. The perfect seasonal mindful indulgence!
Serving suggestions
Paleo baked cinnamon apples are DELICIOUS all on their own. If you want to dress them up a little bit or keep them around to enjoy in different ways throughout the week here’s some suggestions.
Serve these cinnamon baked apples with:
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic dessert combination
- With a warm bowl of cinnamon laced oatmeal
- Over yogurt and granola
- With a dollop of coconut whipped cream and some nuts
Dietary modifications
- These baked cinnamon apples are already vegan, paleo, and gluten free.
- If you have an allergy to coconut and cannot use coconut oil, swap it out in equal parts for butter or ghee.
A few notes on this baked apple recipe
- If you don’t like the taste of nutmeg or ginger, you can easily leave those spices out of the recipe.
- These baked apples should be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. The coconut oil will solidify once cold, but after warming it will incorporate into the sauce again.
- To re-heat the apples gently warm them on the stove top in a sauce pan, or in the microwave.
- They will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Want more paleo friendly desserts? Check out these favorites!
PrintPaleo Baked Cinnamon Apples {paleo + vegan}
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
These paleo baked cinnamon baked apples are a super simple seasonal treat that could not be easier to make! Delicious on their own or served over yogurt, with your morning oats, or with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream for dessert! Paleo & vegan!
Ingredients
- 4–5 crisp medium sized apples (about 1 1/2 pounds worth), peeled and sliced into 1/4 – 1/2 inch thick slices
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- a big pinch of ground ginger (optional)
- a big pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Toss peeled apple slices with maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and sea salt until well coated.
- Spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- Take out, stir, spread evenly, and return to the oven.
- Bake for another 7 minutes, and stir again.
- Return to the oven for another 7-9 minutes, until apples are tender and the sauce is thick and caramelized.
- Let cool slightly and enjoy as desired!
- They will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Re-heat slightly before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t like the taste of nutmeg or ginger, you can easily leave those spices out of the recipe.
- These baked apples should be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. The coconut oil will solidify once cold, but after warming it will incorporate into the sauce again.
- To re-heat the apples gently warm them on the stove top in a sauce pan, or in the microwave.
- They will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: american
Keywords: apples, maple syrup, fall, autumn, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, coconut oil, baking
Kitty says
I made these today and they were perfect! So quick, easy and a tasty dessert on AIP! This recipe is a keeper 🙂
★★★★★
Nyssa Tanner says
I’m so happy you loved them! And thank you for taking the time to leave a rating and comment – I really appreciate it! xo, Nyssa