Roasted Apples with Ice Cream

Elevate your dessert game with these luscious Roasted Apples with Ice Cream—a warm, comforting treat that combines tender, caramelized apples with creamy vanilla ice cream. This easy-to-make recipe features sweet and tangy apples, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, roasted to perfection with a rich filling of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla. The addition of lemon juice balances the sweetness, while the oven’s heat transforms the apples into golden, aromatic delights. Topped with a velvety scoop of vanilla ice cream and optional drizzles of caramel sauce or crunchy chopped nuts, this dessert is perfect for cozy evenings, special gatherings, or anytime you crave a sweet indulgence. Ready in just 40 minutes, this baked apple recipe is a showstopper that's as easy as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces apples (e.g., Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 0 as desired optional toppings (e.g., caramel sauce, chopped nuts)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash the apples thoroughly and pat them dry. Core the apples, leaving the bottoms intact, to create a cavity for the filling. Optionally, peel the apples if you prefer a softer texture.

Step 3

Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 4

Place the apples upright in a baking dish. Spoon equal amounts of the filling mixture into the cavity of each apple.

Step 5

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake the apples in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 6

After 20 minutes, remove the foil. Continue roasting the apples uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized on top.

Step 7

Remove the apples from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.

Step 8

To serve, place one roasted apple on each plate. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside the apple.

Step 9

Drizzle with optional toppings such as caramel sauce or sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1199.9 grams (1199.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1564

Total Fat 75.40g	97%
Saturated Fat 45.40g	227%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 238mg	79%
Sodium 851mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 225.90g	82%
Dietary Fiber 20.80g	74%
Total Sugars 171.40g
Protein 11.30g	23%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 435mg	33%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 1465mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 55.5%