Introduction

Baked Honeycrisp Apples are a delightful warm dessert perfect for cozy evenings. With a crunchy pecan and brown sugar topping, these apples offer a comforting balance of sweet and nutty flavors. Serve them as is or with a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgence.

The image shows four small, round buns placed on a white marbled surface, each topped with a glossy, sticky glaze and a chunky, dark brown pecan mixture. The buns have a smooth, golden-yellow base with a slightly shiny texture from the glaze. In the background, slightly out of focus, there is a white bowl filled with red and yellow apples. Two gold spoons rest on the surface in front of the buns, one filled with brown sugar and the other empty but scattered with pecans and sugar crystals around them. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

10 Honeycrisp apples
Caramel sauce (optional)
1 cup light brown sugar (or stevia brown sugar blend)
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup melted, unsalted butter

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
Step 2: Slice each apple in half and carefully remove the core and seeds with a spoon. Cut an even, thin slice on the side that will rest on the baking sheet to keep the apples stable.
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans. Mix until well blended.
Step 4: Stir the melted, unsalted butter into the brown sugar and pecan mixture until fully incorporated.
Step 5: Arrange the apple halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
Step 6: Spoon the butter-pecan and brown sugar filling onto each apple half. One scoop per apple is usually enough, but adjust to your taste.
Step 7: Bake the apples for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender and the topping is golden.
Step 8: Serve the baked apples warm and enjoy them as a wholesome dessert.
Step 9: Optional: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.

Tips & Variations

For added spice, sprinkle a little cinnamon or nutmeg into the topping mixture before baking.
Swap pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
Use stevia brown sugar blend to reduce sugar content without sacrificing sweetness.

Storage

Store leftover baked apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven before serving to restore warmth and softness.

How to Serve

The image shows four baked apples placed on a white marbled surface. Each apple has a top layer of dark brown, sticky pecans and crumbly topping, filling the hollow centers of the apples. The apples themselves are golden yellow with soft, slightly wrinkled skin from baking. In the foreground, a woman's hand is holding a golden spoon that is scooping into one apple, spilling some of the sticky pecan filling out onto the white marbled surface. Small pieces of pecans and crumbs are scattered around the apples. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of apples?

Yes, apples like Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith work well but may alter sweetness and texture slightly. Honeycrisp is preferred for its balance of tartness and sweetness.

Is it necessary to remove the core completely?

Yes, removing the core and seeds ensures the filling can sit properly and the apples bake evenly without any bitter bits.

Baked Honeycrisp Apples Recipe

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A delicious and comforting dessert featuring baked Honeycrisp apples topped with a buttery pecan and brown sugar crumble. This easy recipe highlights the natural sweetness of the apples combined with a crunchy, caramelized topping, perfect served warm with optional caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream.

Author: Cleo
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 10 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

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
Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to prepare for baking the apples evenly.
Prepare Apples: Slice each Honeycrisp apple in half and carefully remove the core and seeds using a spoon. Ensure you cut a flat, even side on the half that will rest on the baking sheet to keep the apples stable during baking.
Make Topping Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine the light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans. Stir until these dry ingredients are well combined.
Add Butter: Pour the melted unsalted butter into the sugar-nut mixture and mix thoroughly to create a moist, crumbly topping.
Arrange Apples: Place the apple halves, cut side up, on a baking or cookie sheet, spacing them evenly.
Fill Apples: Using a scoop or spoon, fill the center of each apple half generously with the pecan and brown sugar topping mixture.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the apples for 20 to 25 minutes, until the topping is golden and bubbly and the apples are tender.
Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the baked apples warm for the best flavor experience.
Optional Serving Suggestions: Enhance the dessert by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzling caramel sauce over the apples before serving.

Notes

You can substitute light brown sugar with a stevia brown sugar blend for a lower sugar version.
Ensure apple halves are stable by slicing a thin flat surface on the bottom to prevent rocking.
For extra flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon or nutmeg in the topping mixture.
Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven.

Keywords: baked apples, Honeycrisp apples, pecan topping, brown sugar crumble, warm dessert, caramel sauce, fall dessert