Description
A delightful twist on traditional apple desserts, these crispy, warm, and spiced apple fries are irresistibly sweet and perfect for snacking or serving as a fun dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, or Gala)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted, or substitute with Coconut Oil or Vegetable Oil for vegan option)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the apples and cut around the core, creating four large pieces.
- Cut the apple pieces into fries, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Pat the apple fries dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, optional nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the apple fries and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the fries and toss again to evenly coat.
- Arrange the coated apple fries on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in the oven for 15-25 minutes, checking at 15 minutes for doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider using the air fryer method at 380°F (190°C) for 8-12 minutes. Serve with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, or yogurt for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cinnamon, Apple Fries, Dessert, Snack, Fall Treat