Jump to Recipe Understanding how many apples are in a cup can be really helpful when using different recipes for all of your fall baking! Of course, all apples aren’t the same in size or shape! Don’t worry, I’m going to walk you through exactly how many apples you need for all of your favorite apple-based desserts! Using Apples In Recipes If you’ve ever used a recipe that called for a few cups of apples, you might have wondered exactly how many apples you needed to grab from the store. Of course, it doesn’t really help that apples don’t exactly fit into a measuring cup! There are a ton of variances as to exactly how many apples makes a cup, such as type of apple, the way you are cutting it, and the exact size. This simple guide will help you determine the right number of apples to buy so that you have enough!

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For more helpful apple tips and tricks, make sure to check out my posts about storing apples, the best apples for apple pie, and the best apples for an apple crisp! Apple Size Guide Apples come in all kinds of sizes and shapes. As a rough guideline, apple sizes are broken down into small, medium, and large. Of course, these numbers are just approximations as each specific apple will vary. Small apple: about 2¼ inches in diameter.Medium apple: about 2¾ inches in diameter.Large apple: about 3¾ inches in diameter. Apples In A Cup In short, about ¾ of a medium-sized apple or 1 full large apple will give you 1 cup of chopped apples. Of course, this isn’t a perfect world and all apples aren’t exactly the same. Therefore, it is best to buy one apple more than what you think you need just to make sure that you have enough! 1 medium apple makes about1⅓ cups of sliced or cubed apples1¼ cups of diced apples1 cup of grated or minced apples¾ cup of applesauce Apples In A Pound Knowing the amount of apples in a pound can help when you are buying larger amounts of apples (like for apple pie). 4 medium apples = 1 pound2 large apples = 1 pound Equivalent Measurements Check out this handy chart of useful apple measurements! From here, you can just use some simple math to figure out how many apples you need for any recipe! 1 pound of apples = 2 large apples or 3-4 medium apples1 pound of apples = 3 cups of sliced or chopped apples (cored)1 pound of apples = 1⅓ cups of applesauce1 medium apple = 1 cup of sliced apples (cored)1 medium apple = ¾ cup of chopped apples (cored)2 pounds of apples = filling for one 9-inch apple pie Bookmark this page for all of your apple baking needs! Leave a comment down below and let me know your favorite apple desserts. 🍎 Easy Apple Desserts Apple Cobbler Bars - These cobbler bars bring all of the flavors of apple cobbler to an easy-to-serve dessert bar!Granny Smith Apple Pie - This classic apple pie is perfect for all of your fall get-togethers!Apple Cake Topped With Almonds - This cake is so moist and fluffy, it is perfect for using up any extra apples!Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers - These turnovers are a wonderfully sweet treat that is topped with a homemade vanilla icing.Apple Crisp - This classic apple crisp is loaded with fresh apples and topped with a super tasty streusel topping!Bisquick Apple Cobbler - Using Bisquick makes this recipe extra effortless and quick!

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How Many Apples In A Cup: Baked Cinnamon Apples

Understanding how many apples are in a cup can be really helpful when using different recipes for all of your fall baking! Of course, all apples aren’t the same in size or shape! Don’t worry, I’m going to walk you through exactly how many apples you need for all of your favorite apple-based desserts!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 168kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 45 minutes Total Time 55 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 3-4 large apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)▢ ½ tablespoon lemon juice▢ ⅔ cup water▢ ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour▢ 1 teaspoon cornstarch▢ ½ cup light brown sugar (packed- use ¼ cup when pairing with sweets)▢ ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon▢ 1 tablespoon butter (melted)▢ 1 pinch salt

InstructionsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter, grease, or spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. While the oven preheats, peel and slice your apples (*see note) and coat them with lemon juice to prevent browning. Layer the apples into your prepared baking dish.3-4 large apples, ½ tablespoon lemon juiceMix the water, flour, and cornstarch until smooth, then add the light brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and salt. Stir until well-combined and pour the mixture over the apples.⅔ cup water, ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ½ cup light brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 pinch saltBake the apples for 20 minutes before taking them out and stirring them. Place the apples back in the oven, removing them every 15 minutes to stir, until the apples are tender (about 45 minutes total). Remove the baked cinnamon apples from the oven once they reach your desired level of tenderness, then allow to cool slightly before serving warm. Equipment You May NeedMixing BowlWooden Spoon8x8 Baking Dish Notes Apple slices should be cut so that they are approximately the same size and thickness so that they bake up evenly. I prefer using Honeycrisp apples or Braeburn. Golden Delicious, Crispin, Cortland, Granny Smith, Jonagold, Fuji, Gala, McIntosh, Pink Lady, Winesap, and Rome are also great apples for baking. Any firm, semi-sweet apples will do. Avoid tender apple varieties like Red Delicious apples, they won’t hold up well to being cooked for so long. Keep your oven toasty by closing the door when you remove the baked apples to stir. This also keeps your cooking time on point.

NutritionCalories: 168kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg (2%) | Sodium: 31mg (1%) | Potassium: 186mg (5%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 33g (37%) | Vitamin A: 139IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 7mg (8%) | Calcium: 26mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! apple, apple desserts, baked cinnamon apples, How many apples in a cup, how many cups of apples in a pound, how many large apples in a cup, how many medium apples in a cup, how many small apples in a cup Course Dessert, Fruit DessertsCuisine American

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Understanding how many apples are in a cup can be really helpful when using different recipes for all of your fall baking! Of course, all apples aren’t the same in size or shape! Don’t worry, I’m going to walk you through exactly how many apples you need for all of your favorite apple-based desserts!

Using Apples In Recipes

If you’ve ever used a recipe that called for a few cups of apples, you might have wondered exactly how many apples you needed to grab from the store. Of course, it doesn’t really help that apples don’t exactly fit into a measuring cup!

There are a ton of variances as to exactly how many apples makes a cup, such as type of apple, the way you are cutting it, and the exact size. This simple guide will help you determine the right number of apples to buy so that you have enough!

For more helpful apple tips and tricks, make sure to check out my posts about storing apples, the best apples for apple pie, and the best apples for an apple crisp!

Apple Size Guide

Apples come in all kinds of sizes and shapes. As a rough guideline, apple sizes are broken down into small, medium, and large. Of course, these numbers are just approximations as each specific apple will vary.

  • Small apple: about 2¼ inches in diameter.Medium apple: about 2¾ inches in diameter.Large apple: about 3¾ inches in diameter.

Apples In A Cup

In short, about ¾ of a medium-sized apple or 1 full large apple will give you 1 cup of chopped apples. Of course, this isn’t a perfect world and all apples aren’t exactly the same.

Therefore, it is best to buy one apple more than what you think you need just to make sure that you have enough!

  • 1 medium apple makes about1⅓ cups of sliced or cubed apples1¼ cups of diced apples1 cup of grated or minced apples¾ cup of applesauce

Apples In A Pound

Knowing the amount of apples in a pound can help when you are buying larger amounts of apples (like for apple pie).

  • 4 medium apples = 1 pound2 large apples = 1 pound

Equivalent Measurements

Check out this handy chart of useful apple measurements! From here, you can just use some simple math to figure out how many apples you need for any recipe!

  • 1 pound of apples = 2 large apples or 3-4 medium apples1 pound of apples = 3 cups of sliced or chopped apples (cored)1 pound of apples = 1⅓ cups of applesauce1 medium apple = 1 cup of sliced apples (cored)1 medium apple = ¾ cup of chopped apples (cored)2 pounds of apples = filling for one 9-inch apple pie

Bookmark this page for all of your apple baking needs! Leave a comment down below and let me know your favorite apple desserts.

🍎 Easy Apple Desserts

  • Apple Cobbler Bars - These cobbler bars bring all of the flavors of apple cobbler to an easy-to-serve dessert bar!Granny Smith Apple Pie - This classic apple pie is perfect for all of your fall get-togethers!Apple Cake Topped With Almonds - This cake is so moist and fluffy, it is perfect for using up any extra apples!Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers - These turnovers are a wonderfully sweet treat that is topped with a homemade vanilla icing.Apple Crisp - This classic apple crisp is loaded with fresh apples and topped with a super tasty streusel topping!Bisquick Apple Cobbler - Using Bisquick makes this recipe extra effortless and quick!

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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How Many Apples In A Cup: Baked Cinnamon Apples

Understanding how many apples are in a cup can be really helpful when using different recipes for all of your fall baking! Of course, all apples aren’t the same in size or shape! Don’t worry, I’m going to walk you through exactly how many apples you need for all of your favorite apple-based desserts!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 168kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 45 minutes Total Time 55 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 3-4 large apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)▢ ½ tablespoon lemon juice▢ ⅔ cup water▢ ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour▢ 1 teaspoon cornstarch▢ ½ cup light brown sugar (packed- use ¼ cup when pairing with sweets)▢ ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon▢ 1 tablespoon butter (melted)▢ 1 pinch salt

InstructionsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter, grease, or spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. While the oven preheats, peel and slice your apples (*see note) and coat them with lemon juice to prevent browning. Layer the apples into your prepared baking dish.3-4 large apples, ½ tablespoon lemon juiceMix the water, flour, and cornstarch until smooth, then add the light brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and salt. Stir until well-combined and pour the mixture over the apples.⅔ cup water, ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ½ cup light brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 pinch saltBake the apples for 20 minutes before taking them out and stirring them. Place the apples back in the oven, removing them every 15 minutes to stir, until the apples are tender (about 45 minutes total). Remove the baked cinnamon apples from the oven once they reach your desired level of tenderness, then allow to cool slightly before serving warm. Equipment You May NeedMixing BowlWooden Spoon8x8 Baking Dish Notes Apple slices should be cut so that they are approximately the same size and thickness so that they bake up evenly. I prefer using Honeycrisp apples or Braeburn. Golden Delicious, Crispin, Cortland, Granny Smith, Jonagold, Fuji, Gala, McIntosh, Pink Lady, Winesap, and Rome are also great apples for baking. Any firm, semi-sweet apples will do. Avoid tender apple varieties like Red Delicious apples, they won’t hold up well to being cooked for so long. Keep your oven toasty by closing the door when you remove the baked apples to stir. This also keeps your cooking time on point.

NutritionCalories: 168kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg (2%) | Sodium: 31mg (1%) | Potassium: 186mg (5%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 33g (37%) | Vitamin A: 139IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 7mg (8%) | Calcium: 26mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! apple, apple desserts, baked cinnamon apples, How many apples in a cup, how many cups of apples in a pound, how many large apples in a cup, how many medium apples in a cup, how many small apples in a cup Course Dessert, Fruit DessertsCuisine American

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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How Many Apples In A Cup: Baked Cinnamon Apples

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 168kcal

Prep 10 minutes

Cooking 45 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 3-4 large apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)▢ ½ tablespoon lemon juice▢ ⅔ cup water▢ ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour▢ 1 teaspoon cornstarch▢ ½ cup light brown sugar (packed- use ¼ cup when pairing with sweets)▢ ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon▢ 1 tablespoon butter (melted)▢ 1 pinch salt

InstructionsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter, grease, or spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. While the oven preheats, peel and slice your apples (*see note) and coat them with lemon juice to prevent browning. Layer the apples into your prepared baking dish.3-4 large apples, ½ tablespoon lemon juiceMix the water, flour, and cornstarch until smooth, then add the light brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and salt. Stir until well-combined and pour the mixture over the apples.⅔ cup water, ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ½ cup light brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 pinch saltBake the apples for 20 minutes before taking them out and stirring them. Place the apples back in the oven, removing them every 15 minutes to stir, until the apples are tender (about 45 minutes total). Remove the baked cinnamon apples from the oven once they reach your desired level of tenderness, then allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

Equipment You May NeedMixing BowlWooden Spoon8x8 Baking Dish

Notes Apple slices should be cut so that they are approximately the same size and thickness so that they bake up evenly. I prefer using Honeycrisp apples or Braeburn. Golden Delicious, Crispin, Cortland, Granny Smith, Jonagold, Fuji, Gala, McIntosh, Pink Lady, Winesap, and Rome are also great apples for baking. Any firm, semi-sweet apples will do. Avoid tender apple varieties like Red Delicious apples, they won’t hold up well to being cooked for so long. Keep your oven toasty by closing the door when you remove the baked apples to stir. This also keeps your cooking time on point.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg (2%) | Sodium: 31mg (1%) | Potassium: 186mg (5%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 33g (37%) | Vitamin A: 139IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 7mg (8%) | Calcium: 26mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)

Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!

Course Dessert, Fruit DessertsCuisine American

US CustomaryMetric

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/