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Baked Honeycrisp Apples with Butter Pecan and Brown Sugar Topping

ith Butter Pecan and Brown Sugar Topping Recipe
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A delightful and comforting dessert featuring baked Honeycrisp apples topped with a buttery pecan and brown sugar crumble. This recipe balances the natural tartness of Honeycrisp apples with a rich, crunchy topping, perfect served warm and optionally drizzled with caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.

Ingredients

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Apples

  • 10 Honeycrisp apples

Topping

  • 1 cup light brown sugar (or stevia brown sugar blend)
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter

Optional

  • Caramel sauce, for drizzling
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to prepare for baking the apples evenly.
  2. Prepare the Apples: Slice each Honeycrisp apple in half and carefully remove the core and seeds with a spoon. Make sure to slice an even, flat side so the apples rest steadily on the baking sheet without rocking.
  3. Make the Topping Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans; mix thoroughly until combined.
  4. Add Butter to Topping: Pour the melted unsalted butter into the brown sugar mixture and stir until the topping is well coated and sticky.
  5. Arrange Apples on Baking Sheet: Place the apple halves on a baking sheet with the cut side facing up, ready to be filled.
  6. Fill Apples with Topping: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, spoon the butter pecan and brown sugar mixture onto each apple half. One scoop per apple half is sufficient, but you can adjust to your liking.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the apples for 20 to 25 minutes, until the topping is golden and the apples are tender.
  8. Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the baked apples warm, either as-is or with optional vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for extra richness.

Notes

  • For a lower sugar version, opt for a stevia-based brown sugar blend.
  • Ensure apples are evenly sliced to avoid them tipping during baking.
  • Chill the melted butter slightly before mixing to prevent topping from becoming too runny.
  • Baking time may vary based on apple size and oven accuracy; check for tenderness with a fork.
  • For a nut-free option, omit pecans and increase flour slightly to maintain crumble texture.

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Keywords: Baked Honeycrisp apples, butter pecan topping, brown sugar, baked fruit dessert, fall dessert, easy apple recipe

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