Description
Enjoy a cozy autumn snack with these delicious Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fries. Crisp baked apple slices coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture make for a perfect treat that’s easy to prepare and wonderfully comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4 firm sweet apples (like Fuji or Honeycrisp)
Coating
- 1 cup granulated sugar (Coconut sugar can be used as a substitute)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (Nutmeg or apple pie spice can also be used)
- 1 pinch salt (Enhances flavor)
Others
- 1 spray cooking spray (For crispiness; parchment paper can also be used)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) so it’s ready for baking these delightful treats.
- Prepare Apples: Wash, core, and cut your apples into fry-shaped pieces, about 1/4 inch thick for even cooking and optimal texture.
- Dry Apples: Pat the apple pieces dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, which helps ensure they bake up crisp rather than soggy.
- Mix Coating: In a bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt thoroughly for a balanced sweet and spicy flavor.
- Coat Apples: Toss the apple fries in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until each piece is fully coated with the flavorful blend.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking, then lay the coated apple fries in a single layer for even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-25 minutes, or until the apple fries turn golden brown and become tender but still hold their shape.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let the apple fries cool for a few minutes to set the texture before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp to maintain crispness during baking.
- Patting apples dry before coating helps them crisp up better in the oven.
- Coconut sugar or apple pie spice can be used as flavorful substitutes.
- Serving warm enhances the cozy autumn flavor experience.
- Parchment paper makes cleanup easier and prevents sticking if cooking spray isn’t used.
