Name: Paleo Baked Cinnamon Apples {paleo + vegan}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: american
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

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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!