I was in search for inspiration for a fall apple dish and thought of my Mom. Growing up, my Mom would make baked apples for dessert quite often. She would slice the apples up and toss them with maple syrup, vanilla, and tons of cinnamon. They are simple, delicious, and a much healthier option than most desserts out there.
However, I wanted to add a little crunch to the apples. So I candied pecans, Mom’s favorite, to sprinkle over the top. The result was better than I could have imagined. The pecans took it to the next level. This is a quick, simple, slightly healthier, fall dessert to utilize all of those beautiful apples in season right now.
This recipe makes enough for two generous servings with some extra pecans leftover to snack on.
Ingredients:
For the apples
2 apples, peeled and sliced thin (I used 1 golden delicious and 1 gala)
1/2 lemon zest and juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
Nutmeg, fresh grated to taste
Cinnamon to taste
Salt, just a pinch
2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the pecans
1 cup unsalted pecan halves
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, I used olive oil butter
1 pinch of salt
Cinnamon to taste
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Apples
Preheat the oven to 375.
Toss the apples with cornstarch. Then add the rest of the apple ingredients and toss to coat.
You can divide the apples into individual dishes or bake them together in a small baking dish.
Top the apples with a tablespoon of butter dabbed evenly over the top.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Pecans
In a saucepan over medium , heat the butter, sugar, salt, and cinnamon until nicely melted. Make sure not to burn the sugar. Once melted, add the pecans and stir to coat.
Add the vanilla at the very end, stir, and spread onto a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet.
Allow the pecans to cool before serving.
To assemble:
Apples + french vanilla ice cream + candied pecans = dessert heaven.
Enjoy!
xo Ali
10 replies on “Baked Apples with Candied Pecans”
Looks so good! 🙂
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Thanks Mary! It’s such a simple dessert, but so comforting and delicious!
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Yes, it does looks simple to make! I was thinking of making it next time we have people over… :p
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It would be perfect for company. I would suggest making about 1 apple per person 🙂
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Oh good lord that looks Divine!!
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Thank you!
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Dessert heaven for sure!!
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Thanks Thelma!!
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