Cinnamon Spice Baked Apples

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.

2. 2

   Spray a 9-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

3. 3

   Peel and core the apples. Slice them into 1/4-inch-thick pieces, and place them in a large mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Drizzle the apples with the melted butter. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Toss with a rubber spatula until the apples are evenly coated in the sugar mixture.

5. 5

   Squeeze the juice from the 1/2 lemon over the apples and toss once more. Pour the apples into the casserole dish.

6. 6

   Bake the apples for 35-40 minutes on the middle rack of oven, stirring twice throughout the cooking time, until they are fork-tender and the juices are bubbling.

7. 7

   Check to see that apples are done. Carefully remove from oven or add time as needed.

8. 8

   Allow to cool 10-15 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.